An enamel box of Nelson interest, circa 1900
Probably French, of rectangular form with metal mounts, the hinged cover fully painted with a portrait of Nelson and a naval battle scene, the French ship succumbing to British fire, a portrait of a lady, most likely Lady Hamilton in classical dress inside the cover, the sides painted with further naval scenes, 8.7cm wide
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Probably French, of rectangular form with metal mounts, the hinged cover fully painted with a portrait of Nelson and a naval battle scene, the French ship succumbing to British fire, a portrait of a lady, most likely Lady Hamilton in classical dress inside the cover, the sides painted with further naval scenes, 8.7cm wide