- Object number54/204
- DescriptionThis fleam consists of a set of three steel pointed blades hinged into a brass cover. It was used in Dorset and at Elvetham in Hampshire to bleed calves several days before slaughter. This was done in order to make the flesh white.
- Physical description1 fleam: 3 blades (steel); 1 cover (brass); good condition
- Production date1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31
- Production periodMid-nineteenth century
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