Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette commemorating the battle of Trafalgar, 1805, in silver, with an engine-turned front and base. It has a suspension ring. The gilt interior has a grill depicting HMS 'Victory' and is inscribed: 'VICTORY', 'TRAFR OCTR 21 1805'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0768
Type: Vinaigrette
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Linwood, Matthew; Linwood, Matthew
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 21 Oct 1805
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 55 mm x 35 mm