Mug
Earthenware mask mug moulded as an officer's head, intended to represent Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). It is painted in Pratt ware colours. The figure is wearing an ochre coat with a blue collar and facings and the hair and pigtail are painted brown. 'Admiral Nelson' is moulded on a band around the rim. There is blue decoration on the handle.
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Object details
| ID: | AAA5150 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Mug |
| Display location: | Display - Park Row Wing |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 114 x 115 x 77 mm |