Tobacco box base

A round box made of embossed sheet brass. There is a Greek key pattern on the sides. On the base between two oak branches: 'CONQUEROR AT ABOUKIR 1 AUGT 1798 COPENHAGEN 2 APRIL 1801 TRAFALGAR 21 OCTR 1805 WHERE HE GLORIOUSLY FELL.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0314.1
Type: Tobacco box base
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 53 mm;Overall: 18 mm
Parts: Tobacco box