An ornate scabbard belonging to lord Lord Nelson is set to sell for £ ##500 . It was discovered by a diving diver on the bed of the River Thames in 1970 . Lord Nelson died while leading his men to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar . The scabbard was given to him by Sultan Selim III of the Turkish Empire . Bonhams have listed it for sale on page 1 with staggering pre - sales .
An ornate scabbard gifted to Admiral Lord Nelson is set to sell for £70,000 . It was discovered by a police diver on the bed of the River Thames in 1970 . Lord Nelson died while leading his men to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar . The scabbard was given to him by Sultan Selim III of the Turkish Empire . Bonhams have listed it for auction on April 1 with staggering pre-estimate .