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The Medieval Period (1100AD - 1499AD)

Life In The Middle Ages

Decorative openwork mount (incomplete) for wood and leather

Period:
Medieval
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.

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