Watch Balance Cock

Gilt-brass watch cock. The cock is pierced and engraved with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and trophies. Inscribed with the initials 'A.L.N'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0017
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Watch Balance Cock
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm x 22 mm x 3 mm