~ Royal Doulton Stoneware Lord Nelson 1905 Trafalgar Centenary Loving Cup ~
Issued by Royal Doulton on the centenary of the battle of Trafalgar, the two handled cup is beautifully moulded with raised tube-lined details. It is coloured navy blue with mottled green and brown glazes.
There are 2 medallion shaped patterns on either side of the cup, surrounded by a rope decoration.
One side of the cup says…
Lord Nelson, Born-1758, Died-1805
Whilst the other reads…
“England expects every man will do his duty”.
The bottom stamps are…
Royal Doulton England, X6425
~ Dimensions ~
The cup is 6 inches (15.25cm) tall, with a diameter of 4 inches (10.25cm) and a width (measuring the handles) of 6 inches (15.25cm).
It weighs 835g.
~ Dimensions ~
The cup is in excellent condition, with only some firing cracks from time of manufacture to inside areas of the lower handles.