gin trap with brass dog?

picked this little unit up recently.
anyone have info?
thanks

Mont; You're dragging me back to a past life here. And one when my eyes were a lot better too!

That appears to be a forged spring 'Dorset' rabbit trap.

What Does that stamp say, above the three X's? I can't visually make it out. And it's been so long that I can't even remember what it might say.

Either way, yes; It certainly looks like what I said. As such, it's a nice example of the old Gin Traps to have as an example in ye Collection.

That name could possibly tell us a bit more though.

SPART and the XXX that is the only markings

Okay, Mont, I'll be perfectly honest with ye and say that that's a name I have Never, in most of a life time collecting such traps, come across.

Let me put some feelers out. I'll see what I can come up with.

For now though, I would say it's a nice trap. Nice example of its type. That name ~ be it maker or destined retailer ~ makes it interesting.

I know Australia is crazy for stamped stuff. UK is usually more focused on size and type. Either way, I'd consider that one to be a keeper.

Nice find!

Yep. Asked a mate of mine who'd still active and ridiculously knowledgeable about British traps.

He tells us: " Made by Pritchard's in Wednesfield. It is his trademark, TRAPS backwards. "

We never saw That one coming, did we, Mont?!

Now THAT is interesting!!!!!!
I looked at the name and never saw it...
.....GOOD ONE.....

hahaha i never thought of that...really nice forged spring and stamps

Your flattery will get you everywhere ...

this trap i pickked up at auction with box of other traps and odds and ends....unfortunately others seen the odd ball and i had to pay hefty price to take it home. Wednesfield to rural manitoba....too bad old trap couldn't talk.

what vintage/years of production on spart traps?

thanks

Circa 1920 - 1940, Pritchard was not a prolific trapmaker compared to some makers in that area

Seriously, mate. What can I say? You've put the work in and fair play to ye. You've earned the crown.

Now, just get published and blow the ridiculous fish out of the water

Neat trap