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. A Pratt ware figure of a sailor. The hollow base, painted in various colours, is extended behind the figure to support it and has an anchor in relief, painted brown. The sailor's left arm rests on the anchor with his hand in his trouser pocket, hi
1800
National Maritime Museum

. An overglaze enamel painted earthenware figure group of a sailor and lass, with a background of moulded flowers and foliage. She sits on a wall on a green mound wearing a pink dress, flowered petticoat, green apron and yellow bonnet. The sailor stands b
1800
National Maritime Museum

. Creamware mug, transfer-printed with a view of ships in action representing the Battle of the Nile, 1798. It is inscribed 'Lord Nelson engaging the Toulon Fleet off the Mouth of the Nile', 'The young Alexander of France/May boast of his p
1800
National Maritime Museum

. Large Oriental vase, made of glazed stoneware with overglaze painted decoration on a duck egg blue glaze. The iconography includes symbols of the eight Doaist immortals, Qilin, fo dogs, four- toed dragons, goldfish, ducks, bats, tiger cats, bows and arr
1800
National Maritime Museum