Emma, Lady Hamilton’s ‘orange blossom’ box for her wedding flowers

This charming keepsake comprises an oval paper lined wooden box and lid, formally a pill or pantry box, held together with a pink ribbon, inscribed on the lid The Lady Hamilton’s Orange blossom. Lord Nelsons. Lady Hamilton. Given to me by my cousin Nellies husband, nee Nellie Harwood. Given to her by her cousin Sarah Woodrow. Alice M. Eastwood. In a domed glass case with later fabric wedding favours. With a letter of further provenance dated 1834 and three later wedding favours circa 1840. English, circa 1795.

Estimate:$8,604.99

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