[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
56/228
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a spring-loaded otter trap. It consists of a square base and smooth jaws, although there are knobs underneath the jaws. The end of the metal beam has a double hook on a chain. It is thought to be eighteenth century in origin. It is not known where this trap was used.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
Otter trap: metal; good condition
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1700-01-01 - 1799-12-31
[nb-NO]Production period[nb-NO]
Eighteenth century
[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
- Length 680 mm
- Width 230 mm
[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1423.tif - High resolution image
