Two Scottish Tartan Plaques, C20th
£35.00
LOT NUMBER 59
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LOT NUMBER 59
Two Scottish Tartan Plaques, C20th
Two round plaques mounted with tartan cloth of two different designs in reds and blues, both studded with metal bosses in imitation of a shield and both with circular gilt metal medallions at the centre depicting a thistle and a deer respectively, presumably the motifs associated with the two clan tartans. Identification here is for the true expert but these were presumably commissions from the firm whose name appears at the back, probably made in the 1970s/1980s. The ‘Targe’ was a shield used by Scottish Highlanders in the early modern period. From the late 16th century, until the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Scottish Highlander's main means of defence in battle was his targe and the designs regularly included studding and a raised central boss. But these two plaques are items of peacetime and to be enjoyed as such!Size: | Diam 20cm; Depth (max) 2.5cm |
Weight: | 1.14kg (two) |
Date: | C20th |
Condition: | Very good condition |
Price: | £35 |