Admiral Richard Howe

Portrait Medallion
ca. 1798 (designed), ca. 1798 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jasperware portrait medallion with gilt metal frame, depicting Admiral Richard Howe, first Earl (1726-1799).

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleAdmiral Richard Howe (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Jasperware, gilt metal
Brief description
Jasperware portrait medallion of Admiral Richard Howe, modelled by John de Vaere, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, ca. 1798
Physical description
Jasperware portrait medallion with gilt metal frame, depicting Admiral Richard Howe, first Earl (1726-1799).
Dimensions
  • Conversion from imperial height: 10.2cm
  • Conversion from imperial width: 7.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Wedgwood' (impressed)
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Portrait medallion depicting Admiral Richard Howe, first Earl (1726-1799)
Modelled by John de Vaere, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, about 1798
Mark: 'Wedgwood', impressed
Jasperware with gilt metal frame

C.122-1956 J. A. Tulk Bequest
Credit line
Bequeathed by J. A. Tulk
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.122-1956

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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