Portrait medallion

A circular portrait medallion in greenish blue stoneware with white appled reliefs. In the centre, a profile portrait of Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823) after the design modelled by John de Vaere in 1798. He is shown in uniform facing right. The bust is surrounded by the 12 signs of the zodiac. The plaque is glazed and mounted in a circular gilt frame decorated with beading and laurel leaves.

Object Details

ID: AAA6172
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Portrait medallion
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1798
People: Jervis, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 x 115 mm