Mousetrap
National Patent Co Ltd
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
150 mm (H)
Place of origin
Johnstone
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155894
Summary
Mousetrap. An 'Irish' wooden mousetrap, with a push wire release mechanism. It is marked 'The New Snapshot'. Manufactured by National Patent Co Ltd. Johnstone near Glasgow Patented 1894.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'The New Snapshot. Manufactured by National Patent Co Ltd. Johnstone near Glasgow Patented 1894'
Makers and roles
National Patent Co Ltd, manufacturer