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.'
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Object Details
ID: | OBJ0318.1 |
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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
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