Glass and ivory picture

Glass and ivory picture commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An ivory plaque painted with a tomb with an urn on top inscribed 'TO NELSON'. a weeping willow with four cypresses behind. The tomb is in relief and decorated with small beads and thread. The glass has a gold and black border The whole in a circular gilt frame.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0412
Type: Glass and ivory picture
Display location: Not on display
Date made: ca. 1805; circa 1835
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 15 x 85 mm
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