Jug

White stoneware jug, commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The neck is reeded and the upper part of the jug and the top of the handle are glazed dark brown. The bottom of the jug is decorated with cane ribbed moulding and the handle terminates in acanthus leaves. The surface of the body is roughened and has applied reliefs. On one side is Britannia with a shield, spear, lion and cornucopia pointing to Victory blowing a trumpet and holding at wreath. A warship is placed under the lip and on the other side is a uniformed figure of a naval officer holding a speaking trumpet, with a missing right arm, who is intended to represent Nelson. There is a gun behind him and trophies above. The maker's name is impressed on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA5068
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: T. & J. Hollins
Date made: before 1820
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 205 x 240 x 175 mm