+
-
Box
Box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A round tortoiseshell box. An embossed, gilt metal plaque is attached to the lid surrounded by beading. It depicts a bust of Nelson facing left, undraped, with short hair. Initial 'W' on the truncation. Inscribed: 'HOR . VICECOM . NELSON OB PATRIAM PUGNANDO MORT . OCT XXI MDCCCV' (died fighting for his country).
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0212 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Webb, Thomas; Webb, Thomas |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 75 mm |
| Parts: | Box |