Two large Samson enamel boxes, circa 1900
Two large Samson enamel boxes, circa 1900
The hinged covers fully painted with British and French ships engaged in battle, the sides with further naval scenes, a different half-length portrait of Nelson to the interior of each cover, 8.6cm wide, 'Ss' and 'K' marks(2)
These were possibly made around the resurgence of interest in Nelson at Trafalgar's centenary in 1905. The images of Nelson are taken from portraits by Lemuel Abbott, see versions held in the National Maritime Museum (BHC2889) and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG394).
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Two large Samson enamel boxes, circa 1900
The hinged covers fully painted with British and French ships engaged in battle, the sides with further naval scenes, a different half-length portrait of Nelson to the interior of each cover, 8.6cm wide, 'Ss' and 'K' marks(2)
These were possibly made around the resurgence of interest in Nelson at Trafalgar's centenary in 1905. The images of Nelson are taken from portraits by Lemuel Abbott, see versions held in the National Maritime Museum (BHC2889) and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG394).
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