Glass and ivory picture

Glass and ivory picture commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and showing a naval battle. Battle scene painted on ivory and a French and English warship engaged on the back of the domed glass cover which has a black and gold border. Mounted in a circular soapstone frame. Inscribed on the ivory 'ADML NELSON'S VICTORY'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0410
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: 25 x 130 mm