A very large, toothed metal spring trap with anchor chains. Research would indicate it is from the middle of the 19th century and there is a suggesti

A very large, toothed  metal spring trap with anchor chains. Research would indicate it is from the middle of the 19th century and there is a suggesti Stock Photo
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4992 x 3328 px | 42.3 x 28.2 cm | 16.6 x 11.1 inches | 300dpi

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16 March 2016

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A very large, toothed metal spring trap with anchor chains. Research would indicate it is from the middle of the 19th century and there is a suggestion that it was exported from the UK abroad for catching big cats. Other suggestions are that it was simply a very large fox trap. The spikes on the trigger plate were for impaling bait to attract animals. It is seen here in the set position. From a collection of sporting bygones. North Dorset England UK GB