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Spittoon Long Caption: Blue jasper spittoon, decorated with white applied reliefs. It is circular with a mask lip on each side. The central portion of the top is glazed and the outside is decorated with vine swags and animal masks. It was reputedly used in the cabin of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) on board 'HMS Victory'. Number '1328' is incised on the base. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA5296 Artist: unknown Date: early 19th century Medium: stoneware Size: 80 mm x 220 mm x 195 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.