Copper can that reportedly belonged to Lord Nelson
A copper can with a stand that reputedly was Lord Nelson's shaving mug. It consists of a slightly conical can with a rim at its foot. It has a hinged lid with a copper knob, together with a small circular copper dish. The can is well worn and the lid is slightly dented.
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0156 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Coffee can |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Frohawk family |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 160 mm x 250 mm x 125 mm |
| Parts: | Copper can that reportedly belonged to Lord Nelson |