Cup

Ivory cup commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The cup has a turned base, silver mounts and handle. There is an oval etching with a portrait of Nelson in uniform, without his hat, with a medal around his neck and an award over his breast. The base has concentric circles.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0445
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cup
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection
Measurements: Overall: 90 x 130 x 85 mm