This is a genuine antique animal trap, exhibiting classic features of early American or European blacksmithing. The heavy-duty, hand-wrought iron construction is evident in the rugged jaw design, the square-headed bolts, and the overall texture of the metal. It includes its original square pan (unmarked) and an attached chain with a securing ring. The piece displays a deep, dark, oxidized patina commensurate with its 19th-century origins. It remains in solid, sturdy structural condition and is an excellent artifact for collectors of early agricultural tools, frontier history, or rustic Americana.
Dimensions

40cm (l)