Military

Lord Nelson (1758-1805) - Victor over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This stunning item comprises the close of a letter signed on 'HM Ship Victory, Madalena Island, 14 Feb 1804 (some 20 months before the engagement at Trafalgar).

Beautifully framed close of letter in Wellington's hand in ink and signed 'Wellington'.

Arthur Wellesley (1769 - 1852) was a British general and statesman known as the Iron Duke; prime minister 1828-30.

Defeated Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Commissioned in 2008 from prominent Wellington artist Ken Hunt, this stunning oil portrait of Lord Nelson measures 74cm x 64cm. It has been professionally framed with a gold rope design frame in keeping with Nelson's naval background.