Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A cast iron circular plaque cast in relief with a portrait of Nelson, half-length, profile, facing left in uniform after John de Vaere. It is painted in colours with a gilt rim and has a suspension hook.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0643
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 135 mm