Snuff box lid

Lid for the snuff box made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. With an in laid metal disc inscribed: 'ROYAL GEORGE SUNK 1782 RAISED 1840 M.P.'.

Object Details

ID: REL0320.1
Type: Snuff box lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: ca.1840
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 60 mm;Overall: 7 mm
Parts: 'Royal George' snuff box (Snuff box)