Pearlware with underglaze black transfer print with surface showing crazing, typical everyday earthenware of the late 18th Century.

Showing a detailed half portrait of Lord Nelson in full Naval uniform showing all his medals and orders. Wrapped around the top arc of the profile frame are the legends 'ADMIRAL NELSON' complimented by his legendary Trafalgar battle signal 'ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'

The bottom of the central medallion features a compilation of flags, cannons and naval standard banners resting above the bold title 'VICTORY' naming his famous flagship.

Monochromatic ships of the line are finely detailed sailing on either side of his silhouette.

To the reverse a classical allegorical mourning scene that late Georgian artists relied on and used Roman and Greek mythology.

Remarkably intact for a 200+ year old piece.

Stands 14.5cm high and measures 9cm to the base.