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Lid
Oval sugar bowl lid, part of a set reputedly belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), said by the donor to be 'Nelson's tea service from the "Victory"'. It is painted with a border of red currants, purple leaves and scrolling gilt foliage. The shape curves upwards and it has a gilt knob.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA4662 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Lid |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1810-1815 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 55 x 130 x 90 mm |