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These two lead harness mounts were found in the area of the Royal Nurseries to the north east of Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh. They date from the 18th century.

The mount on the left has a lozenge-shaped head while the right hand mount has a circular flower head.

Although harnesses are rarely found, the mounts, fasteners, studs, and strap junctions often survive. They must have been common items wherever horses were used in transport.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-123-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.223
• Date: 18th century
  18th century
  
• Material: Lead
  Lead; lozenge-shaped head
  Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  
• Dimensions: 20 mm D
  21 mm x 16 mm
  
• What: Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar (Area of Royal Nurseries NE of Craigmillar Castle)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar (Area of Royal Nurseries NE of Craigmillar Castle)
  
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• Description: Decorative lead harness mount with circular flowerhead, from area of the Royal Nurseries to north east of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 18th century
  Decorative lead harness mount with lozenge-shaped head, from area of the Royal Nurseries to north east of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 18th century
  
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