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 is decorated with applied reliefs. One side shows Britannia with a shield, spear, lion and cornucopia pointing to Victory who is blowing a trumpet and holding a wreath. A warship is placed under the lip and on the other side a naval officer holding a speaking trumpet with a missing right arm represents Nelson. There is a gun, behind him and trophies above.

Object Details

ID: AAA5071
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Before 1820
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 145 x 160 x 115 mm