Portrait medallion

Green jasper portrait medallion depicting Admiral of the Fleet, Adam, 1st Viscount Duncan (1731-1804). Duncan is shown in uniform facing to the left. Modelled by John de Vaere in 1798. The original wax is illustrated by Barnard in 'Connoisseur' May 1930. The maker's name is impressed on the back with the incised inscription: 'Duncan'.

Object Details

ID: AAA6127
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Portrait medallion
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd Vaere, John De
Date made: After 1798
People: Duncan, Adam; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 115 x 85 x 20 mm