Beetle trap
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and paper
Measurements
224 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938344.3
Summary
One of three rusty metal, circular "Demon" beetle traps, each embossed 'DEMON' three times on the front around a central fan, and with a large, circular red product information sticker on the reverse. Registered trademark 'DEMON', cost 1/2. Instructions for use are as follows: remove the top to which the 'wings' are fixed (lifting by the rim and not by the centre). Sprinkle the bottom of the trap with sugar or cheese. Remove the top and destroy the beetles with boiling water. Keep the trap dry. Be careful not to bend the wires. Ask for the DEMON beetle trap to be had of all ironmongers in the United Kingdom.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).