Toothpick case
Ivory toothpick case said to have been given by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Lady Hamilton. A compass is set in the lid. The interior is lined with pale green velvet.
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Object details
| ID: | OBJ0240 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Toothpick case |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Hamilton, Emma |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 20 mm x 73 mm x 28 mm |