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This is a horse gag, which was used to keep the horse’s mouth open whilst administering a ‘ball’ or drench. This gag came to the collection as part of the Sharp collection.

The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘GAG // Livestock veterinary // SHARP COLLECTION // wood iron [pencil drawing].’