Portrait plaque

Wax portrait plaque depicting Commander Nathaniel Belchier RN (fl.1784-1839). A small pink wax, profile portrait on a blue glass mount. This has an oval gilt frame set in a rectagular wood mount, an acorn and oak leaf gilt fitting for the hanging ring. Indistinct maker's initials on the truncation. Handwritten on the back of the mount 'Admiral Belchier 1804. Made by an officer of his ship from cheese.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0534
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1800
People: Belchier, Nathaniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 170 mm x 130 mm x 15 mm
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