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Rat trap, so-called 'cage trap'
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Rat trap, so-called 'cage trap'

anonymous · c. 1690 - c. 1710 · lead (metal); copper (metal); oak (wood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The cage trap with copper bars has a hinged trap door, weighted with a piece of lead. The trap door responds to movement at the bait hook, of which the adjustment pin and wire are now missing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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miniaturerattenklem
Credit lineRattenval, zogenaamde 'kooival'. c. 1690 - c. 1710. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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