An 18th Century Scottish shield (targe), circular form and of wood faced with leather and stud-work

An 18th Century Scottish shield (targe), circular form and of wood faced with leather and stud-work and backed with fabric, the domed studs arranged around a central boss in three concentric circles with four radiating lines and two further concentric circles forming a border, the angles between the radiating lines occupied with further domed and conical studs arranged around openwork bosses, the rim set with conical studs, the back with later suspension loops for display and four later leather sleeves (presumably for mounting crossed swords), 46 cm (18 in.)