Tray

Oval marquetry tray depicting the later arms and supprters of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and his mottoes 'PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT', 'TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO' (the latter being the motto of the Order of the Bath). The shield is surmounted by a baron's coronet and naval crown. The tray has a waved gallery mounted with brass handles and the marquetry uses satinwood and olivewood. The base is covered with green baize.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0687
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Tray
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 785 x 530 mm