Battles, Castles & Kings

Decorative openwork mount (incomplete) for wood and leather

Period:

Medieval 16th Century

Description:

This decorative mount was allocated to the Stewartry Museum by the Treasure Trove Advisory Panel in 1998.  It was found using a metal detector by Mr Philip Need.

 

Openwork mount - probably incomplete - in a floral/foliate design.  Five small projections on the reverse would allow the mount to be fixed to a wood or leather backing; part of a larger decorative mount.

Place of Discovery:

East Preston Farm, Kirkbean, Kirkcudbrightshire

Materials/Media:

copper alloy

Dimensions:

width 30mm, depth 2mm, length 70mm

Source:

The Stewartry Museum

Accession Number:

STEWM:1998.15.01

Digital Number:

SWAC002n

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council

Reference:

London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London Museum (1940)