Cameo

White vitreous paste cameo contained within an oval mount and a black wooden frame. The frame comes complete with an oak leaf and acorn suspension ring. The cameo is decorated with a portrait depicting Emma, Lady Hamilton (circa 1765-1815).

Object Details

ID: JEW0338
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cameo
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rega, Filipo; Tassie, William
Date made: early 19th century
People: Hamilton, Emma; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 14 mm x 116 mm x 130 mm
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