Patch box lid

Oval, enamelled (polychrome) patch box lid commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). It depicts a half length portrait of Nelson without a hat, facing 3/4 left with ships behind. The portrait is in colour on a white background and inscribed above the figureis: 'ADML NELSON'. The lid is mounted in a turned black wooden frame with a suspension ring.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0730
Type: Patch box lid
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm
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