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'.
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Object Details
ID: | OBJ0410 |
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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 |