Cameo

Vitreous paste cameo contained within a glazed, oval gilt setting and mounted in a black wooden frame. The frame comes complete with a suspension ring, which is decorated with an acorn and oak leaf motif. The cameo is decorated with a portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).

Object Details

ID: JEW0352
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cameo
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 12 mm x 89 mm x 120 mm