Wire mesh horse muzzle (201)

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Wire mesh horse muzzle (201)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1129

Description

A heavy rigid wire mesh muzzle with attached straps to secure to a horse. The mesh is of a conical shape and is finished with a circular metal ban, padded and covered with leather. A close-up of the band shows hand stitching.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Horse Welfare and Farriers
Animal Husbandry

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

201

Dimensions

Depth

200 mm

Circumference

750 mm

Weight

960 g

Dimension Notes

The band is 40 mm wide and 15 mm deep. The strap is 30 mm wide.

Material

Metal, Leather

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good