Name/TitleHorn cups

About this object These were used by the donor at Model Farm, Combs. They were place on the horns of calves to cause them to point inwards to prevent goring. They comprise two lead cups, conical (truncated) with an aperture in the distal end to allow the points of the horns to protrude. They were secured with leather straps.

Medium and MaterialsCups: lead
Straps: leather

MeasurementsLength: 410mm
Cups length: 46mm
Cups diameter: 50mm
Hold in cup diameter: 13mm
Strap width: 12mm

Object TypeHorn Cups

Object numberSTMEA:A.1194

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)