Plaque

An oval Pratt ware plaque with a relief portrait of a naval officer, wearing a blue coat, flanked by military trophies. It is possibly intended to represent Admiral Augustus Keppel (1725-1786). Stuck to the reverse is a piece of the headed notepaper of Colin Keppel and a paper label inscribed 'Old Stafford Admiral Keppel' The plaque is surrounded by a blue painted laurel wreath and has two suspension holes at the top.

Object Details

ID: AAA6132
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plaque
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
People: Keppel, Augustus
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 210 x 160 x 10 mm