Full lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's Hair Scotland stamps Rare in such fine condition

Rare in such fine condition

Most were used

Henry (1878-1922)

Swaziland 1968 Independence 2½c black and vermilion

Type O1 'O

Full lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's Hair Scotland stamps Rare in such fine conditionGenerous lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's hair, housed in a beautiful antique carved agate box dated circa 1800 1810. Tantalising link to a national hero's death. The circular agate box decorated with a gold band measures 4. 5cm (1. 75 inches) in diameter. A fragmentary enamel plaque attached to the lid of the box reads "N. 05". The antique box is believed to date circa 1800 1810. This hair closely conforms to the other known examples of Nelson's