Cup
A miniature loving cup with straight sides and gold handles. On one side a printed profile portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) within a green laurel wreath tied with blue ribbon. It is inscribed 'NELSON 1805'. On the other side, a quarter view of 'HMS Victory' under sail inscribed 'HMS VICTORY'. A green laurel band runs around the rim. The maker's mark is printed on the base.
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Object details
| ID: | AAA5096 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Cup |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd |
| Vessels: | Victory (1765) |
| Date made: | 20th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Copyright Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 55 x 95 x 50 mm |