Object number
61/143
Description
This is a pig ringer, an iron veterinary instrument for putting a ring through a pig's nose. It was used at Hollins Farm, Silverdale, Lancashire.
This is a pig ringer, an iron veterinary instrument for putting a ring through a pig's nose. It was used at Hollins Farm, Silverdale, Lancashire.
Physical description
1 pig ringer: metal [iron]; two handles joined on one axle
Label Text
3. Pig Ringer. This tool worked like a pair of pliers to make a neat hole in the soft tissue between the pig's nostrils so that a ring could then be inserted. The ring discouraged the pig from being too destructive with the 'rootling' or digging action of his snout. By attaching a staff to the ring, the pig could also be led. 61/143.3. Pig Ringer. This tool worked like a pair of pliers to make a neat hole in the soft tissue between the pig's nostrils so that a ring could then be inserted. The ring discouraged the pig from being too destructive with the 'rootling' or digging action of his snout. By attaching a staff to the ring, the pig could also be led. 61/143.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'PIG RINGER // From Hollins Farm, Silverdale, Lancashire. // [pencil sketch]'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4081.tif - High resolution image
