Plate

A modern delftware plate with a thick white glaze with deliberate crazing. It is painted in blue with a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in the centre. The rim has a decorative blue border and the inscription 'IN MEMORY OF LORD NELSON'. The maker's initiials are painted on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA5101
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 20th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 240 mm