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Description: | This trap would have been made to trap large animals, such as lions, tigers and bears. It would have been designed specifically for export to India, Africa, or North America where such traps were necessary to protect livestock. The long chains were necessary to hold the trap to the ground to prevent the trapped animal from dragging it away. The Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton was renowned for its trap making industries during the Victorian era. Lion or Lepan Trap made by James Roberts, Wednesfield. Built for strength and durability. Could also trap panthers, tigers, leopards, cheetahs and bears. This design was exported in great numbers to Africa, India and North America to control the animal populations there. Two chains (used to attach the trap to the ground) were added for extra security. The trap could be fitted with or without teeth, also with or without spikes.
Lion trap with double fixed bow springs and retaining chains. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Rights holder: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Subjects: | Metalwork Black Country Local history Pest control Hunting Industry | Source: | Black Country History | Creator: | James Roberts | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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