Plaque

Oval ceramic plaque with white applied reliefs on a blue ground, depicting a one-armed naval officer, full-length, in uniform and hat, holding a sword and speaking trumpet, behind him a gun, anchor and ensign. Intended to represent Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The reverse is white.

Object Details

ID: AAA6160
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. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 95 x 75 x 10 mm