Furniture plate

Furniture plate commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An embossed, round brass plaque with a gilt suface. In the centre, a bust of Nelson facing left, coloured black within a border of oak leaves and acorns. The item has four screw holes for attachment.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0742
Type: Furniture plate
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 105 mm; Diameter: 105 mm