Tobacco box base

Tobacco box base with a Greek key pattern on the sides. On the base, within a border of rope twist and key pattern and surrounded by oak branches, is the inscription: 'CONQUEROR AT ABOUKIR 1 AUGT 1798 COPENHAGEN 2 APRIL 1801 TRAFALGAR 21 OCTR 1805 WHERE HE GLORIOUSLY FELL.' The maker's initials: 'M & P FECIT' on the base.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0333.1
Type: Tobacco box base
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Diameter: 53 mm;Overall: 20 mm
Parts: Tobacco box