Tobacco box base

A round box, made of embossed sheet brass. The sides of the box are decorated with a key pattern. On the base, within a border of rope twist and oak branches, is inscribed: 'CONQUEROR AT ABOUKIR 1 AUGT 1798 COPENHAGEN 2 APRIL 1801 TRAFALGAR 21 OCT.1805 WHERE HE GLORIOUSLY FELL.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0318.1
Type: Tobacco box base
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 53 mm;Overall: 21 mm
Parts: Tobacco box