An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #13 oct25 The neck of the spur

The neck of the spur turns slightly downwardsIt has a many pointed sawtooth shaped steel rowel

the spine is faded and the corners bumped

It has 24 full page illustrations by Stanley Lloyd

It is not stamped or signed

It has its original mouthpiece

An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #13 oct25 The neck of the spurThese blocks are variously known as chogs, sliders, manger balls, manger logs and tying up bobbins. They were traditionally used to weight a rope that passed through a ring or slot in a manger and attached to the halter or headcollar, thus allowing the horse to move but preventing the rope from looping dangerously. This example is turned from a single piece of golden brown very heavy wood or lignum vitae It has a good aged patina with a few scars and