Name/TitleDog hobbles

About this objectPart of a set of dog hobbles (1-4 made of steel, cord and tape. 5&6 are made of steel. 7 is a deal box)

1-3 consists of a 'G' clamp. Each is stamped '52' on the arm, with a hole through which is threaded a thin rope. This is attached at the other end, by means of a metal slide, to a ring, to which is fastened a clip, bearing a loop of tape which was passed round the dog's leg.

This was used in the inter- war years, and was used for securing the dog to the table to give an anaesthetic for operating purposes, before the days of more easily administered anaesthetics.

MakerArnold & Sons

Place MadeLondon

Medium and MaterialsClamp: Metal with cords
Hobbles: Strong webbing

MeasurementsLength 90mm
Width of clamp 49mm

Object Typehobble

Object numberSTMEA:77.A.34.3.1

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)