Curtain tie

Curtain tie commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The item has an embossed medallion showing Nelson, hatless, in uniform with no queue, facing left. It is inscribed 'ADMIRAL HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON'. There is a long shank attached behind with a screw.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0706
Type: Curtain tie
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 155 x 60 mm