Locket

Gold Tudor Rose locket, containing a lock of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) hair. The locket is engraved inside with the words 'Lord Nelson, Vice Adml. Died Oct 21. 1805'. The locket is attached to a blue ribbon.

Object Details

ID: JEW0203
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Locket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1805
People: Nelson, Horatia; Hammond, Anthony Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection
Measurements: Overall: 31 mm x 22 mm x 9 mm x 22 mm
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