Harness mounts

These three 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 19th century and were possibly originally covered in brass.

The mount on the left is inscribed 'CHALMERS. EDIN' which may possibly be George Chalmers, a saddler in Clerk Street in the mid 19th century. The mount on the left is inscribed, 'WILSON DALKEITH'. The inscription, '...HALMERS...' can be deciphered on the centre mount.

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: 000-190-004-007-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.233
• Date: 19th century
  19th century
  19th century
  
• Material: Lead, may have originally been covered in brass; oval with scalloped edges; decorated. Inscription: WILSON DALKEITH
  Lead, may have originally been covered in brass; oval; decorated. Inscription: ...HALMERS...
  Lead, may have originally been covered in brass; oval; with lug; decorated. Inscription: CHALMERS. EDIN.
  Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  
• Dimensions: 26 mm x 37 mm
  43 mm x 35 mm
  44 mm x 29 mm
  
• What: Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  Mount, harness
  
• Subject:
• Who: George Chalmers (Saddler)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Dalkeith
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar (Area of Royal Nurseries NE of Craigmillar Castle)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar (Area of Royal Nurseries NE of Craigmillar Castle)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar (Area of Royal Nurseries NE of Craigmillar Castle)
  
• Event:
• Description: Oval lead mount off horse harness, with lug and inscribed 'CHALMERS. EDIN.', from an area of the Royal Nurseries to the north east of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 19th century
  Decorative, oval lead mount off horse harness inscribed `...HALMERS...', from the area of the Royal Nurseries to the north east of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 19th century
  Oval lead mount off horse harness, scalloped edges, inscribed 'WILSON DALKEITH', from area of the Royal Nurseries to the north east of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 19th century
  
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