Tobacco box

Tobacco box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The box is made of embossed sheet brass. On the lid, a profile portrait of Nelson, facing left inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON DUKE OF BRONTI &C'. The sides are plain except for horizontal grooves.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0311
Type: Tobacco box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm x 67 mm
Parts: Tobacco box
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