Patch box

Oval enamelled patch box with a mirror inside the lid, commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The base is white, the sides royal blue, the lid in polychrome with a blue, gilt and white border decorated wih white dots. The lid is painted with Hope leaning against an anchor and Fame blowing a trumpet. Inscribed on the white border: 'Hope stands beholding their Actions most Glorious. Fame with her Trumpet sounds NELSON Victorious.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0151
Type: Patch box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1800
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm x 45 mm x 28 mm
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