Tobacco box

Tobacco box in embossed white metal, commemorating the statesman William Pitt (1759-1806). On the lid, a profile portrait of Pitt, facing left, titled: 'WILLIAM PITT' within a key pattern border. The sides are also decorated with Greek key pattern and the base is plain.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0334
Type: Tobacco box
Display location: Not on display
People: Pitt, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 73 mm
Parts: Tobacco box