Plaque

An oval Pratt ware plaque, moulded in relief and painted in bright colours. In the centre a half-length figure of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), his blue coat with pink lace and yellow decorations. His sashes are coloured red and purple and he is shown with black hair and red cheeks. To the left, a ship under sail and on the right an anchor painted black. The plaque has a blue rope border with an oak leaf border inside. A single hole has been pierced at the top for suspension.

Object Details

ID: AAA6149
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plaque
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1800
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 255 x 305 x 25 mm