Oval Portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson 1800’s. Fine oval miniature portrait of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte, with what appears to be Lord Nelson’s signature on the back, in a heavy metal frame trimmed in gilt; Nelson is in uniform here and facing to his right; the frame measures 5 1/2 in. down the center and is 4 1/2 in. wide, and the portrait is under glass. Lord Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758 - 1805) was a British admiral famous for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, most notably in the Battle of Trafalgar, a decisive British victory in the war against the French, and the battle during which he died. The signature on the back appears to be Lord Nelson’s, but we cannot guarantee its authenticity. Since Lord Nelson was killed in 1805, the signature would have had to have been penned before that time period - and if it is genuine, ooh la la! Overall size: 5 3/4 x 5 in. Image size: 4 x 3 in.