Box lid

An oval, filver box lid commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Tthe embossed lid with a portrait in relief of Nelson facing left is inscribed around the portrait: 'THE GALLANT . NELSON . DIED . OCT . 21 1805. TRAFALGAR.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0208.2
Type: Box lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pugh, William
Date made: 1805
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 31 mm x 23 mm
Parts: Box