Music box

Music box with one barrel fitted into a wooden case. Naval actions between British and French ships are painted on the lid and sides. On the front, a head and shoulders portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Behind him, the Union Flag and a naval battle, 'PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT' on a ribbon below. 'HMS CANOPUS WARD ROOM' painted inside the lid.