Copy of a dessert knife
A copy of a silver gilt dessert knife with an ivory handle. Inscribed on the blade is the monogram "H" on the hallmarked side. Also inscribed on the knife are the words "TO MY MUCH LOVED HORATIA 21ST AUGUST 1805 NELSON & BRONTE". The maker's marks can be seen on the hallmarked side. The blade is a brass colour.
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0751 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Dessert knife |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Crichton |
| Date made: | After 1805 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |