Veterinary Contraception: Ram Scarer
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Veterinary Contraception: Ram Scarer
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Circa
1870
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
This strange Victorian device, known as a “ram scarer”, resembles an instrument from a Medieval torture chamber. It was placed on the rear end of a ewe to discourage a ram from mounting. The spheres are hard wood, the spikes white metal, the decorative elements brass and the chain steel. A near identical device is shown in Elisabeth Bennion’s medical book–see last image. The ruler is in centimeters.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
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