Glass and ivory picture

Glass and ivory picture commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and showing a naval battle. The battle scene is painted on ivory with a domed glass cover with a black and gold border. In a turned wooden frame with a suspension ring. Inscribed 'ADM NELSON'S VICTORY.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0411
Type: Glass and ivory picture
Display location: Not on display
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: circa 1835
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 85 mm