Snuff box

Snuff box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A small wooden snuffbox, painted yellow, with a hinged lid. The front has a portrait of Nelson painted in colours against a background of ships. Inscribed on the lid: 'NELSON & VICTORY'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0288
Type: Snuff box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 36 mm x 23 mm