Green elephant carving

An ivory carving of an elephant with two riders. Stained green, with traces of gilding remaining. Reputed belonged to Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Inscription: Once the property of Lord Nelson from the sale of the effects of one of his...'

Object Details

ID: REL0147
Collection: Relics
Type: Carving
Display location: Not on display
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 83 mm x 63 mm x 47 mm