Description

An original antique iron spring trap retaining its treadle plate, sprung jaw mechanism and elongated tension arm.

Constructed from forged iron and steel, this substantial trap is a fascinating survivor from the agricultural and rural industries of the late 19th to early 20th century.

The trap features a distinctive serrated jaw design, pressure treadle and powerful spring arm, demonstrating the practical engineering employed in historic pest and predator control.

Today, pieces such as this are collected for their industrial form, country house appeal and historical significance rather than any practical use.

With its untouched surface, aged patina and authentic wear accumulated through decades of service, this trap makes an impressive display piece for collectors of rural antiques, country pursuits, agricultural history and cabinets of curiosities.