Pendant

Date: 1890-1910
Place of origin:England
Medium: Metal: brass; bone: ivory; paint: watercolour?
Classification: Fine Arts
Object number: 1993.27.13
Label text:Lord Nelson after the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte was born on September 29, 1758 in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England. Nelson was badly wounded at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, were he lose most of his right arm. He was back in action the following year at the Battle of the Nile. Nelson was shot and killed at the Battle of the Trafalgar.
DescriptionOval ivory pendant with Lord Nelson with brass frame.
Not on display