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53/222
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a bull leader, a tool designed to lead a bull by placing a pair of clamps onto his nostrils. The iron clamps, which could be opened or closed by a hinge and held in place by a clip, were attached to a length of chain. The origin of this bull leader is unknown.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 bull leader: metal (iron); good condition
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MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘BULL LEADER // DATE ACQUIRED: March 1953 // GROUP: LIVESTOCK cattle // NEGATIVE: 35/2152 // PERIOD: Unknown // PLACE OF ORIGIN: The Titus Barham Collection // NUMBER: 53/222T // DESCRIPTION: Bull leaders were designed for leading a bull by placing a pair of clamps onto his nostrils. These iron clamps which could be opened or closed by a hinge and held in place by a clip, were attached to a length of chain. These may still be found in use today and may be bought in shops. // This set, whose origin is unknown consists of a pair of oval clamps, attached to the end of a hinged rod. Sliding along this rod is an iron clip, which on being pushed down to the head causes the hinge to be locked and the clamp to be securely fixed to the bull's nostrils. The leader itself is 12 inches in length. Attached to a ring at the read end is a chain 51.6 inches in total length when fully stretched.'
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[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
- Length 300 mm
- Length 1310 mm
