A creamware mug, early 19th century
A creamware mug, early 19th century
Printed in black and hand-coloured with a titled portrait of Nelson surrounded by Union flags and naval trophies, flanked by the figures of Britannia and Jack Tar, above the dedication 'Born Septr 26th 1758, Died 21st Octr 1805', 14.3cm high
The date of the Battle of Trafalgar was instantly cemented into the national memory as the moment of Nelson's great victory but also his death. The date of Nelson's birth was less well-known, the print incorrectly showing it as the 26th and not 29th September.
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A creamware mug, early 19th century
Printed in black and hand-coloured with a titled portrait of Nelson surrounded by Union flags and naval trophies, flanked by the figures of Britannia and Jack Tar, above the dedication 'Born Septr 26th 1758, Died 21st Octr 1805', 14.3cm high
The date of the Battle of Trafalgar was instantly cemented into the national memory as the moment of Nelson's great victory but also his death. The date of Nelson's birth was less well-known, the print incorrectly showing it as the 26th and not 29th September.
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