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Portrait Medallion of Horatio, Viscount Nelson (1758-1805)
Factory:
Wedgwood & Byerley
(Uncertain)
Modeller:
De Vaere, John
Black basalt medallion of Nelson in profile to the left.
Black basalt. Nelson is shown in profile to the left, after the loss of his right arm, and wearing the sash and star of the Order of the Bath.
History note: Purchased by the donor; on loan since 1990
Given by Dr Milo Keynes
Diameter: 6.9 cm
Height: 8.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2001) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.
19th Century, Early#
George III
Circa
1800
-
1810
The medallion modelled by John de Vaere shows Nelson after he had lost his arm, and wearing the star and sash of a Knight of the Bath which he was granted in 1797. The mould, and original wax with de Vaere’s receipt for £2.15s.0d. dated 9 November 1798 are at the Wedgwood Museum, Barlas¬ton. He modelled Nelson as part of a set of Admirals; the others were Duncan, Howe and St Vincent.
Wedgwood & Byerley or Josiah Wedgwood II
Relief
Accession number: C.11-2001
Primary reference Number: 71374
Entry form: 155
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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