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Good Day dear members,
I have this shield for comment : It was sold as an ''oriental iron shield'' but it looks more like a scottish targe with his celtics patterns... Old ?? I Don't t know but it seems well made. Do Scottish or Celtics shield be made of iron ? Most of them were made of wood and leather covered but I haven't found many posts about this theme, Targe, scottish targets.... Maybe it's made of brass like highlands targe do more than made of iron ?.. + it seems to be another under layer, maybe made of wood but it is difficult to say just with the picture... Any comment is welcomed . ![]() Kind regards |
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Back side is strange,
Contrast with reverse side, Maybe later made ?? Unusual iron fittings and handles Looks like old pot/cauldron handles ... |
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My gut instinct is a Victorian historicism piece. The arm strap should be leather with a buckle so it can be adjusted to suit the arm and the handle should be straight with square corners to provide a good grip, that curve would be horrible to hold. Also there is no sign that there was ever any padding fitted beneath the grips to cushion the arm.
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What are the dimensions? It looks small to me.
The screw holes in the 'arm loops' are another concern; countersunk like the one on the left screams more modern construction and like it is meant to be part of a larger display. |
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Hello,
Yes it 's smaller than usual targes : 37cm/14,5 inches in diameter. Maybe because it s too heavy ? Deco ( victorian ?) / or rapported pieces in a smaller circle ?? I can't say much for the moment... |
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Glad if you have link for other posts/ site about targes
or a good reference book ![]() |
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