Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A silver rectangular box with cut corners. The outside is decorated with a pattern of squares. On the base, a thistle, rose and shamrock. The grill inside has a pierced design of naval trophies and the word 'NELSON'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0270
Type: Vinaigrette
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1800
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm