Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An embossed brass circular plaque, depicting Nelson, facing left, in uniform without a hat, the shoulders draped. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'. It has a border of oak leaves and acorns and is mounted in a turned alabaster frame with a suspension ring, under glass.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0602
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Creator: P W F
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 140 mm
Parts: Portrait plaque