Vase

A white porcelain miniature vase, printed with a coloured, unofficial ship's badge of 'HMS Neptune' 1909. It shows a half-length figure of Neptune, emerging from the waves, holding a trident and blowing on a conch shell, a naval crown above and a ribbon inscribed 'HMS NEPTUNE' below. The vase has a handle and a gilt rim. 'MODEL OF AN ANCIENT TYG' is inscribed on the base with the maker's name.

Object Details

ID: AAA5191
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Vase
Display location: Not on display
Creator: William Henry Goss Ltd; William Henry Goss Ltd
Vessels: Neptune 1909 (HMS)
Date made: 1909-1922
People: William Henry Goss Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 65 x 35 x 25 mm