Handle plate

Gilt-brass handle plate commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An oval furniture plate, stamped with a key pattern border and a profile portrait of Nelson in the centre facing right. This is flanked by a warship to the right and naval trophies to the left and is inscribed 'TRAFALGAR'. The related handle and bolt fittings are missing.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0712
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Handle plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 65 x 105 x 15 mm
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