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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Plaque

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval plaque of blue jasper with a white relief profile bust of Lord St Vincent facing right. He is bare-headed, with a wig tied with a ribbon, and is in naval uniform. In a moulded and gilded wooden frame with a cut brown mount.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cameo
  • Frame
Materials and techniques
Blue jasper with a white relief and in a moulded and gilded wooden frame with a brown mount
Brief description
Oval plaque of blue jasper with a white relief profile bust of Lord St Vincent, William Adams & Sons Ltd., Tunstall, early 19th century.
Physical description
Oval plaque of blue jasper with a white relief profile bust of Lord St Vincent facing right. He is bare-headed, with a wig tied with a ribbon, and is in naval uniform. In a moulded and gilded wooden frame with a cut brown mount.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 8.6cm
  • Approx. width: 6.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'ADAMS' (Impressed)
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Object history
After a medallion modelled for Wedgwood in 1798, attributed to J. de Vaere, Flemish sculptor (1754-1830).
Subject depicted
Other number
Sch. II 555 - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1308/1, 2-1885

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Record createdMay 22, 2009
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