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Plate
A delftware wall plate with a thick white glaze. It is hand-painted in colour with a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in uniform and a cocked hat wearing two medals with male and female miniatures. The front of the plate is inscribed '1805 AMIRAL NELSON'. It has an indented rim and a border of painted butterflies. The foot is pierced with two holes for suspension. the maker's initials are painted on the base.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA5103 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Plate |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Late 19th to early 20th century; 1885-1930 19th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 x 240 mm |