Clock finial

Gilt-brass clock finial commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The finial is medallion-shaped on a waisted stand, surmounted by a spike with two circular discs. The medallion has an embossed profile portrait in relief facing left with the legend 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON' and is mounted on an iron spike with an iron backplate.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0690
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Clock finial
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 150 x 155 x 20 mm
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