Wooden water canteen of flat oval form, decorated in typical Ottoman style. There is elaborate gilt decoration on the flat sides, and a gilt spout, handle, and edging strips, with a short gold chain hanging from one of the suspension rings. A red leather carrying strap embroidered with gold thread is attached, fastened by a decorative gold buckle with helmets at each end. On the wooden base is an oval gilt plate with later inscription: 'This Canteen together with a Gun and Scimitar were presented by the Grand Signior to Horatio Viscount Nelson and by Will bequeathed to his friend Alexander Davison 10th May 1803.'