Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular, with lobed top, bottom, and sides, featuring raised decoration of a large sail boat with 3 masts in central, rectangular reserve, inscribed "'Foudroyant', Nelson's Flagship, Commenced 1789, Launched 1789, Wrecked Blackpool 1897", incised decorative surround, reverse features incised decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
ca. 1898
Accession Number
1978-146-772
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Brass, copper
Dimensions
4.2 x 3.1 x 1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. )
manufactured in
England
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Record ID
chndm_1978-146-772
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
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