Portrait medallion

An oval black jasper portrait medallion depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The portrait was modelled by John de Vaere in 1798 and shows Nelson after the loss of his arm in 1797 wearing the star and sash of the Order of the Bath. 'Nelson' is incised on the reverse and the impressed maker's mark. The medallion is mounted in an oval gilt frame.

Object Details

ID: AAA6146
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: Nelson, Horatio; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 140 x 115 x 20 mm