Locket

Locket contained within a glazed, gilt metal setting. The setting comes complete with a suspension ring. On the front of the locket is a relief portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), which is surrounded by a garter executed in blue enamel which bears the inscription 'HONOR THE REWARD OF MERIT'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0197
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Locket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 47 mm x 40 mm
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