Locket

Oval locket, contained within a glazed, gilt metal setting. The setting comes complete with a suspension ring. On the front of the locket is a miniature, painted on ivory, depicting a marine waving his hat; a naval battle is taking place in the background. The miniature also bears the inscription: 'NELSON FOR EVER HUZZA'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0202
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Locket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: circa 1800
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 7 mm x 58 mm x 35 mm
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