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Description: | This trap could be produced with or without spikes, round or square jawed (up to 24in.) and fitted with any size chain. The trap could also be used to catch racoons, leopards, wild boars, hyenas and bush hogs. The chains were attached to each end of the trap to secure the trap firmly to the ground. The jaws were then forced open and held down by the springs (bow shaped for extra elasticity). When the animal stepped on the plate, the pressure on the plate released the springs forcing the jaws shut. The extra spikes could be added to ensure that the animal could not escape from the jaws. These types of traps were most often exported to the Asian Continent, North America (to supply the fur trade), Africa and Australia to help control the animal populations there.
Trap with single retaining chain and crude applied teeth, on rounded jaw. | 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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