Glass and ivory picture

Glass and ivory picture commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and showing a naval battle. A battle scene painted on ivory including a ship on fire. On the reverse of the domed glass cover, two boats with the occupants waving. The glass cover has a gold and white border top and bottom. The whole in a soapstone frame. Inscription: 'LORD NELSON VICTORY' (N's reversed).

Object Details

ID: OBJ0403
Type: Glass and ivory picture
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1835
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm x 90 mm
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