Bust

A brown earthenware bust with a silver lustre glaze depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The half-length figure is on a flared plinth with naval trophies in relief and a square plinth inscribed 'NELSON'. After the 1798 bust by Robert Shout which wears the riband and the star of the Bath and one Naval gold medal.

Object Details

ID: AAA5991
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bust
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1820
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 205 x 125 x 65 mm