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Snuff box
Snuff box made from the timber of 'L'Orient' said to have been owned by Lord Nelson. It has canted corners and is lined with lead foil. 'LOrient' is inscribed on a plaque inside the lid.
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Object Details
| ID: | REL0555 |
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| Collection: | Relics |
| Type: | Snuff box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | L'Orient fl.1798 (French); Phoenix 1751 |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Woodburn, H. T. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm x 75 mm x 55 mm |
| Parts: | Snuff box |