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This is a bull leader, a tool designed to lead a bull by placing a pair of clamps onto his nostrils. It was used at Pecktree Farm, Chester le Street, and is thought to date from c.1950. It was made by a local blacksmith, and was known by the local name of a 'humbug' or 'bulldog'.

1 bull leader: metal

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'BULL LEADER'., MERL Recording form – 'Who used it // Farmer // How was it used // Knobs inserted in nostrils of cow + tightened. // Where was it used // Pecktree Farm Chester le Street. // Has it a local name // Humbugs. Bulldogs // Who made it // ? local smith // When was it made // ? 1850. // Where was it made // Locally // Has it any unusual characteristics // Design different from usual. // Additional information // Picked up on this farm where it had hung on a wall from time [?] [?]...'

Chester-le-Street

1850 - 1850