Patch box

Oval patch box with a mirror inside the lid, commemorating naval heroes of the French Revolutionary War. The surface is enamelled, the base and sides green, the lid with a tinted transfer depicting Fame looking out towards the sea with vessels off the coast. A banner suspended from her trumpet is inscribed with the names 'Duncan Jervis Abercromby Nelson Howe'. Behind her Peace, looking landwards, holds out a wreath, with a cornucopia below. Inscribed above the figures: 'Fame Proclaiming her Heroes Peace with Plenty'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0057
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Patch box
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1800
People: Duncan, Adam; Jervis, John Abercromby, Ralph Nelson, Horatio Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 57 x 43 x 20 mm
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