Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A gilt metal, embossed plaque mounted on a circular, black-painted wooden base. It depicts Nelson in uniform, facing left, head and shoulders with the shoulders draped, inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'. It has a border of acorns and oak leaves and an outer border in a plain weave pattern.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0658
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio; Wilson-Holman, H.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 175 mm
Parts: Portrait plaque