Seal

Gold fob seal set with an intaglio. The shank of the seal is decorated with flowers and foliage, while the intaglio is rectangular in shape and is probably made of jet. The intaglio is engraved with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), facing to the left and wearing a uniform.

Object Details

ID: JEW0089
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Seal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm x 20 mm x 18 mm