E1879

Locket Long Caption: Oval locket, contained within a glazed, gilt metal setting, surrounded by thistle decoration executed in silver. The setting has a bolt ring attachment. On the front of the locket is a miniature, depicting the figure of 'Hope' with a departing warship in the background. There is an empty compartment at the back. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection Object: JEW0211 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1790 Medium: gilt metal; silver; glass Size: 52 mm x 41 mm x 5 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.