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Medallion
Oval ivory medallion contained within a glazed, gold setting. The ivory is decorated with a depiction of a ship and bears the inscription 'JNO. KNOWSLEY CHARMING NANCY'.
This item, showing an armed merchant vessel, was presented with a miniature of John Knowsley, presumably her master and possibly her owner (see MNT0056). The presence of a lateen mizzen course (i.e. the lowest sail on the rear mast) suggests the image dates no later than the third quarter of the 18th century.
This item, showing an armed merchant vessel, was presented with a miniature of John Knowsley, presumably her master and possibly her owner (see MNT0056). The presence of a lateen mizzen course (i.e. the lowest sail on the rear mast) suggests the image dates no later than the third quarter of the 18th century.
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Object Details
| ID: | JEW0363 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Medallion |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Vessels: | Charming Nancy |
| Date made: | 18th century |
| People: | Knowsley, J.N. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 14 mm x 22 mm |