Name/TitleHorse Gag
About this objectThis instrument was used by Mr Mitton's father, H. Mitton, during the first world war and later, at Long Melford where he practiced as a veterinary surgeon. It is an adjustable gag and not, as in the case of the 'Farriers Gag" made by the village blacksmith. It is placed in the mouth which is forced open by pressing upwards. The 1932 James Hatrick & Co. Ltd catalogue states that both jaws were originally rubber-covered.This instrument was also known as a Varnell's gag.
MakerArnold & Sons
Maker RoleManufacturer
Period1900-1970
Place MadeLondon
Medium and MaterialsHandle: Wooden
Jaw: Rubber covered
Inscription and MarksArnold & Sons, London is stamped on the shaft.
MeasurementsLength: 310 mm
Width: 190 mm
Depth: 30 mm
Object Typehorse gag
Object numberSTMEA:A.4068
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
