Door knob

Door knob commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). It is decorated with an embossed left-facing profile portrait of Nelson, his hair shown with no queue, and inscribed 'ADMIRAL NELSON'. The finger plate has beaded borders.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0702
Type: Door knob
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 55 x 45 mm