Featured Admiral Nelson silhouette

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  1. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I was perusing an auction catalog and came across something that made me think of this thread... a little pendant of Nelson in his coffin!

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    bluumz, Jun 15, 2023
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  2. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Nelson leaping out of a coffin? Yikes!
     
    David Askett, Jun 15, 2023
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  3. the blacksmith

    the blacksmith Well-Known Member

    Actually, I think they have got it wrong, I think it is Napoleon, not Nelson!

    The tomb is very similar to Napoleon's in Paris, and the N cartouche on the top is very reminiscent of Napoleon's, not to mention he has two arms and the somewhat typical Napoleon stance.

    And 'the Duke of Nelson'?? :rolleyes:

    A rather weird, but fascinating little curio nonetheless!
     
    the blacksmith, Jun 15, 2023
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  4. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Ah yes, a souvenir from a visit to Napoleon's tomb in Paris!
     
    bluumz, Jun 15, 2023
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I’m a descendant of the artist who painted the best known image of Nelson.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jun 17, 2023
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