Cow Horn Cup, Silver Mounted, Nelson C. 1810
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Cow horn cup
Material: Cow horn, silver
Description: This cup has been carved from cow horn and lined in silver with nautical engravings on it. It depicts a sea battle and an inscription declaring it "In the memory of the gallant victory of the 2nd of April 1801 obtained by Lord Nelson in the Flagship H.M.S Elephant."
Construction: Carved and etched cow horn, cast silver
Date: C. 1825
Size: H. 4.0xW. 2.75xD. 2.75"
Weight: 2.2oz
Condition: Overall, the cup shows aged darkening and minor scratches.
History: In 1801 Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson chose Elephant as his flagship during the Battle of Copenhagen due to its suitability for the shallow waters there. It was on this ship that he is said to have put his telescope to his blind eye and claimed not to be able to see a signal ordering him to withdraw.Meta: ScrimshawMeta: Admiral Nelson
Material: Cow horn, silver
Description: This cup has been carved from cow horn and lined in silver with nautical engravings on it. It depicts a sea battle and an inscription declaring it "In the memory of the gallant victory of the 2nd of April 1801 obtained by Lord Nelson in the Flagship H.M.S Elephant."
Construction: Carved and etched cow horn, cast silver
Date: C. 1825
Size: H. 4.0xW. 2.75xD. 2.75"
Weight: 2.2oz
Condition: Overall, the cup shows aged darkening and minor scratches.
History: In 1801 Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson chose Elephant as his flagship during the Battle of Copenhagen due to its suitability for the shallow waters there. It was on this ship that he is said to have put his telescope to his blind eye and claimed not to be able to see a signal ordering him to withdraw.Meta: ScrimshawMeta: Admiral Nelson
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Cow Horn Cup, Silver Mounted, Nelson C. 1810
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