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Patch box
Oval patch box with a mirror inside the lid, commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The surface is enamelled, the base white the sides royal blue. The lid has a blue and gilt border with white spots. In the centre a painted naval action with Fame blowing a trumpet and Hope leaning on an anchor in the foreground. Inscribed round the edge 'HOPE stands beholding their Actions most Glorious', 'FAMES Loud Trumpet sounds NELSON Victorious'.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0123 |
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| Type: | Patch box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 55 x 45 x 28 mm |
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