Vinaigrette

Silver vinaigrette commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. It is plain, rectangular and the lid is hinged at the short end. It has a suspension loop. The gilded, pierced inner cover depicts HMS 'Victory' in relief inscribed 'VICTORY', 'TRAFALGAR OCT 21 1805'. It still contains its original sponge which would have been soaked in scented vinegar. These items were used by ladies to ward off faintness.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0275
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Vinaigrette
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: circa 1806
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 x 30 x 25 mm