Salt spoon with Lord Nelson's crest

A silver salt spoon with a gilted bowl and the San Josef crest of Lord Nelson (1758-1805) on the handle. The handle of the spoon curves slightly inwards from one end to the other. The words "SAN JOSEF" are engraved on the crest.

Object Details

ID: PLT0119
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Salt spoon
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Eley, William
Date made: 1797
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London