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Description: | A wooden press box with a lid commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A box containing a small wooden press. It is decorated with pointed metal studs. At either end, in the centre of metal mounts in the shape of a lifebelt and anchor, is inscribed: 'TRAFALGAR OCTOBER 21 1805 ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'.
Bottom loose. One side of lever which turns screw from outside broken. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Subjects: | Nelson Vice-Admiral Horatio press boxes | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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