toothpick

A small spatula-shaped toothpick with a barrel-shaped knob on one end,reputedly belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A paper attached inscribed: 'Old silver toothpick formerly belonging to the famous Lord Nelson.'

Object Details

ID: REL0136
Collection: Relics
Type: Toothpick
Display location: Not on display
People: Nelson, Horatio; Langley, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 37 mm; Diameter: 3 mm