Figure

A Staffordshire, full-length figure of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). He leans on a sword which is moulded into the base and painted gold. A similarly moulded grey anchor is placed on the other side. The figure wears pink breeches and a green sash, the orders and lace of the blue coat and hat are picked out in gold. The body is porcelain, moulded with a hollow base. The left arm and leg of the figure in high relief.

Object Details

ID: AAA6003
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1845
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 200 x 75 x 70 mm