Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Admiral of the Fleet Lord Richard Howe (1726-99). Circular, marble carving, showing Howe in uniform, facing right. Mounted in a black wooden frame with gilt beading and a suspension wire. It is based on a Wedgwood plaque by John de Vaere 1798. Inscribed on a label on the reverse: 'ARTHUR ACKERMAN & SON LTD Establishment for the sale of sporting prints, drawings and paintings, 157 New Bond Street, London W1.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0570
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sheppard
People: Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm x 285 mm
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