Tobacco box lid
A round box lid made of embossed sheet brass. On the lid is a profile portrait of Nelson facing left, inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 29TH SEPTR 1758'. Signed by the makers: 'M & P' on the lid.The edge of the lid is decorated with a Greek key pattern.
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Object Details
ID: | OBJ0316.2 |
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Type: | Tobacco box lid |
Display location: | Not on display |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
Measurements: | Diameter: 53 mm;Overall: 5 mm |
Parts: |
Tobacco box
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