Toothpick case

Ivory toothpick case said to have been given by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Lady Hamilton. A compass is set in the lid. The interior is lined with pale green velvet.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0240
Type: Toothpick case
Display location: Not on display
People: Nelson, Horatio; Hamilton, Emma
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 73 mm x 28 mm