Fleam
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
30 mm (Width); 90 mm (Length)
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Cherryburn, Northumberland
NT 530061
Summary
Metal fleam, an instrument for bleeding cattle which belonged to John Laws, Thomas Bewick's first apprentice who became a well-known engraver in his own right. He also had a farm at Heddon-on-the-Wall.
Marks and inscriptions
John Laws