RABBIT TRAP
H1996.507
Metal object with closing jaws opened by a lever which can be depressed. Underneath closing jaws is a free moving tongue which sits on a metal bar. To one side of the metal bar is a hinged small metal tongue. Attached to the body of the trap at the opposite end to the jaws is a spring loaded hook connected to a chain which is attached to a long metal stake which is slightly flattened and pointed at the end opposite the chain attachment part of the stake. There is a washer located on either side of the chain link that is attached to the stake.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1996.507 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Mar 1997 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1995 |
| Credit: | Mr B.J. Strahan |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| height | 75mm |
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| width | 130mm | Measured at widest part of trap. |
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| length | 800mm | Includes chain and stake. |
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