Brooch

Fawn glass cameo contained within a gilt metal brooch setting. The cameo is set within a circular border of gilt studs, and is decorated with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), executed in white vitreous paste.

Object Details

ID: JEW0283
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Brooch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm x 37 mm x 8 mm x 32 mm