19th Century Staffordshire Patch Box – Nelson Interest

Description

Heading : Early 19th Century Staffordshire Patch Box – Nelson Interest
Period : George III / Regency
Origin : Staffordshire
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Depicts “Fame Proclaiming her Heroes Peace with Plenty” – draped from a trumpet is a ribbon bearing the names “Duncan, Jervis, Abercromby, Nelson, Howe.” To the left a naval scene, to the right a cornucopia
Condition : Excellent, there is a stable hairline crack running from the rim to about half way across the cover, otherwise light wear
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 5.3cm x 3.8cm, 2.3cm height
Weight : 27 grams