A Samson porcelain inkstand in the manner of the Nelson Service late 19th century

A Samson porcelain inkstand in the manner of the Nelson Service late 19th century, the rectangular tray and two inkwells decorated with the arms of Horatio, Viscount Nelson within a wide oak leaf border, inscribed 'Nelson 22 April' and 'Nelson San Josef', the inkwells with liners and covers, 27cm. (7)

The original Nelson service is believed to have been presented to him in 1802 by the City of London, using Coalport and French porcelain blanks decorated in London. This lot is particularly unusual since no inkstand is recorded in the original service, making it something of a curious piece.