Vase

A miniature urn-shaped vase with a gold rim and handles. On one side is a black printed profile portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) within a green laurel wreath tied with blue ribbon. It is inscribed 'NELSON 1805'. On the other side, a quarter view of 'HMS Victory' under sail is inscribed 'HMS VICTORY'. A green laurel band runs around the neck. The maker's mark is printed on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA5104
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Vase
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 20th century
People: Nelson, Horatio; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Reproduced with kind permission of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd.
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 40 x 35 mm