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Patch box
Oval patch box with a mirror inside the lid, commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The surface is enamelled, the base and sides coloured royal blue. The lid has a blue and gold border with white spots. In the centre is a painted picture of Hope, leaning on an anchor, watching a sea battle in the background. Fame blows a trumpet. Inscription 'Hope stands beholding their Actions most Glorious', 'FAME with her trumpet sounds Nelson Victorious'.
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Object details
| ID: | OBJ0116 |
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| Type: | Patch box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 50 x 37 x 20 mm |