Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Probably a circular box lid. A profile portrait embossed in brass, the subject in uniform facing left with draped shoulders. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 19 SEPTR 1758.' The plaque is mounted in a square black frame with a suspension ring, the attachment in the shape of a foul anchor and naval crown.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0591
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 125 mm x 110 mm x 10 mm
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