Brooch

Small rectangular gold brooch, fitted with a small suspension ring. A lock of plaited hair is contained within the centre of the brooch and is surrounded by a border of pink paste. The back of the brooch is inscribed 'E.L.H. from H.N. 1801'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0288
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Brooch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Probably 1801
People: Nelson, Horatio; Hamilton, Emma Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 20 mm x 26 mm