Erato, Muse of Song, Dance, and Amorous Poetry, Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, cast iron

Erato, Muse of Song, Dance, and Amorous Poetry

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

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Bust in profile left.
Oval blue jasper medallion with white relief profile portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) shown with the sash and star of the Knight of the bath, was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics, which together resulted in a number of decisive naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded several times in combat, losing the sight in one eye in Corsica and most of one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was shot and killed during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Vase, David Puxley, Wedgwood, glazed stoneware
Head in profile left in cast-iron frame. Born princess of Saxony-Hildburghausen, in 1810 married King Ludwig I of Bavaria.