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Collection of five wax medallions
Unknown artist, 1800–1825

Miniature medallions depicting: 1) Admiral of the Fleet Adam Duncan (1731-1804); 2) Admiral of the Fleet Lord Richard Howe (1726-1799); 3) Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805); 4) & 5) Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1725-1823). A sixth work was presented to the National Portrait Gallery.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of five wax medallions, 1800–1825
Date supported
1964
Medium and material
Wax
Gifted by
S C Grimes
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