Pocket watch Pink gold case 750 ‰, engraved later on the crown in the 20th century "NELSON & BRONTE", circled with small rhinestones. Enameled dial (small chips) with Arabic numerals, under domed glass. Gilded hands with sunburst decoration. Later movement adorned with foliate scrolls and a silver crown set with Rhinestones. PB. 54 g - D.38 mm Mechanics in working order, to be overhauled. A.B.E. Late 18th-early 19th-century case and dial. (missing diamonds). According to family tradition, this watch belonged to Lord Nelson (1758-1805), who defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar. He was made Duke of Bronte in 1799 by the King of the Two Sicilies. Nelson & Brontë" was the signature used by Nelson from 1799 onwards.