Brooch

Dark green glass cameo contained within a gold brooch setting, which is surrounded by a wreath motif. The setting comes complete with a pin attachment on the back and a suspension ring at the top. The cameo is decorated with an oval profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), facing to the right, executed in white vitreous paste. The back is inscribed with the words 'WP 2 Jany 1806 LN'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0295
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Brooch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tassie, William
Date made: 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 11 mm x 24 mm x 35 mm
Parts: Brooch