Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An embossed gilt-metal circular plaque, depicting Nelson in profile, facing left. He wears uniform but no hat, the shoulders of the bust are draped. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 29 SEPR. 1758'. The plaque has a borders of acorns and oak leaves. It is mounted in a turned alabaster frame under glass.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0599
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: 25 mm x 135 mm
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