Tobacco box

Tobacco box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in stamped brass. The box is oval, with a left-profile portrait on the lid flanked by naval trophies and inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0257
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Tobacco box
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 80 x 60 mm
Parts: Tobacco box