An image showing 'Record Shot - Do not reproduce.'

+ -

Goblet

Goblet with an ogee bowl and a long stem with opaque twist decoration, the foot is flat. The surface is wheel-engraved with a profile portrait of Nelson within a wreath. Inscribed on either side within an oak wreath: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON', 'CONQUEROR AT ABOUKIR 1 AUG 1798. COPENHAGEN 2 APRIL 1801. TRAFALGAR 21 OCT 1805'.

Back to Search Results

Buy a print License an image

For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.

Object Details

ID:	GGG0025
Type:	Goblet
Display location:	Not on display
Events:	French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile, 1798; Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made:	Early 19th century
People:	Nelson, Horatio
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements:	Overall: 185 x 90 mm