Tobacco box

Tobacco box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A round box made of embossed sheet brass. On the lid a profile portrait of Nelson facing left within a beaded border. The lid is inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'. A Greek key pattern on the sides, the base with a rope twist border.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0312
Type: Tobacco box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Tobacco box
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