Lot Essay
This medallion was originally modelled by John de Vaere in 1798 following Nelson's victory at the Battle of Aboukir Bay.
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CIRCA 1800, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK
Details
A WEDGWOOD PORTRAIT MEDALLION OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON
CIRCA 1800, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK
Modelled in white on pale-blue jasper, in profile facing left, titled NELSON to the reverse, within a wooden frame
The plaque 4 3/8 in. (11.3 cm.) high
CIRCA 1800, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK
Modelled in white on pale-blue jasper, in profile facing left, titled NELSON to the reverse, within a wooden frame
The plaque 4 3/8 in. (11.3 cm.) high
Provenance
By repute, from a direct descendant of Josiah Nisbet, Admiral Lord Nelson's step-son
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