Code: 11125
Dimensions:
W: 4.5cm (1.8")H: 6cm (2.4")
Large enamel patch box with cobalt base. The white-ground lid is transfer-printed and over-coloured with Britannia, shield by her feet, mourning by the tomb of General Abercrombie. Bilston C1781. Replaced internal mirror. NB:
Sir
Ralph Abercrombie
KB
(7 October 1734 – 28 March 1801) was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of
lieutenant-general
in the
British Army
, was noted for his services during the
Napoleonic Wars
, and served as
Commander-in-Chief, Ireland
. He twice served as MP for
Clackmannanshire
, and was appointed
Governor of
Trinidad
.
