Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A brass oval plaque with a relief of Nelson in the centre, facing three-quarters right, head and shoulders view. He is shown in in uniform. The plaque is inscribed: 'NELSON'. A foliage border is soldered to the back and the item has a suspension ring.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0640
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 135 mm x 85 mm x 10 mm