1953.189

Memorial jug for the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, decorated with a transfer print of Britannia weeping and a lengthy inscription titled 'Britannia's address on the death of Lord Nelson' 19th century.

19th century

BRITANNIAS address on the Death of LORD NELSON Behold the PORTRAIT of my darling son; Who fought and conquered ere his Race was run; Great was his mind, his Soul Serenely brave; BRITANNIA weeps! Let all bedew his Grave With briny Tears, let none be void of Grief For me no Pleasure hence, my Sorrows past Relief Unless his Mantle dropt by NEPTUNES Care, On some heroic Shoulder fit to wear A Gard prophetic of its worth and fame Should emulate in daring Deeds great NELSONS Glorious Name