Nile Mug circa 1798

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Nile mug, circa 1798 146 mm high. This mug commemorates the Battle of the Nile 1st August 1798
in which an outnumbered British Fleet led by Nelson achieved a comprehensive victory over the French.
Small chip to inside of rim, a very fine hairline at the base.

Stock number 429/504