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Patch box

Circular patch box commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Richard Howe (1726-1799). The surface is enamelled, the white sides with a polychrome scroll and flower design. The white lid is decorated with an untinted transfer depicting a left profile, head and shoulders view of Howe. He is shown in uniform with a hat and holding a sword; 'ADML EARL HOWE' is inscribed above. There is a mirror inside the lid.

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Object Details

ID:	OBJ0002
Type:	Patch box
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	circa 1794
People:	Howe, Richard
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements:	Overall: 25 x 42 mm