Penknife

A small penknife with two narrow steel bladesand a bone case, carved to represent the front and rear view of a female nude representing Venus. Reputedly belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).

Object Details

ID: REL0135
Collection: Relics
Type: Penknife
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm x 15 mm x 10 mm