E5725-1

Cup Long Caption: Teacup, a good later copy of examples in Nelson's oak leaf service. The cup is painted in full colour and gilt with a border of oak leaves and acorns inside and out. Semicircular panels are reserved in the border containing the crests of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) the stern of 'SAN JOSEF' with his motto 'FAITH AND WORKS' and the chelengk. Opposite the handle is his shield of arms within the motto 'TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO' (three joined in one), a Viscount's coronet above. The handle is gilt. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection Object: AAA4580 Artist: Samson Date: late 19th century Medium: porcelain Size: Overall: 65 x 125 x 100 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.