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This is the ratchet mechanism from a ratchet hanger of unknown origin. Ratchet hangers were, in Essex, also called 'Trammels'.

1 hanger (ratchet); metal (wrought iron): good condition

MERL miscellaneous note - 'Called a Trammel in Essex. // See also 52/341', According to letters in the accession file, the original owner was a man named Mr Higgs.