Brooch

Black glass cameo contained within a square, gilt metal setting. The cameo is decorated with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), executed in white vitreous paste.

Object Details

ID: JEW0291
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Brooch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: (after), Wedgwood; De Vaere (after), John
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 65 mm x 73 mm