Seal

Gold fob seal set with a cornelian. The seal has an urn-shaped shank, while the cornelian is engraved with a depiction of a naval crown, a chelengk, the stern of the 'San Josef', and the motto 'FAITH AND WORKS'. The seal commemorates Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).

Object Details

ID: JEW0090
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Seal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: San Josef
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm x 14 mm x 12 mm
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