Scottish Targe

CutlassCollector · 3rd May 2026, 02:02 PM

I bought this recently at auction thinking it would make a good wall hanging with a couple of swords. It was advertised as Victorian and I've no reason to doubt that, although my knowledge of historism items is minimal.
I am impressed by the feel of authenticity and it seems fully functional. There are thick leather straps on the back and it is 20" in diameter.

The leather has an embossed pattern on the front and the spike unscrews. The leather on the back is much dried out and in poorer condition.

Any thoughts? And how do I protect the leather from further deterioration.

David R · 3rd May 2026, 07:24 PM

Nice one, probably one of those "Walter Scott" era pieces and non the worse for that.

Oliver Pinchot · 3rd May 2026, 08:19 PM

Lexol

CutlassCollector · Yesterday, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

Lexol

Thanks Oliver, I'll check it out.

3rd May 2026, 02:02 PM	#1
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	Scottish Targe I bought this recently at auction thinking it would make a good wall hanging with a couple of swords. It was advertised as Victorian and I've no reason to doubt that, although my knowledge of historism items is minimal. I am impressed by the feel of authenticity and it seems fully functional. There are thick leather straps on the back and it is 20" in diameter. The leather has an embossed pattern on the front and the spike unscrews. The leather on the back is much dried out and in poorer condition. Any thoughts? And how do I protect the leather from further deterioration. Attached Images

3rd May 2026, 07:24 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,161	Nice one, probably one of those "Walter Scott" era pieces and non the worse for that.

3rd May 2026, 08:19 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 476	Lexol