About this object
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ID:
84.143
Production date:
Late Medieval; 15th century
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Location:
In Store
Eel spear. There was a plentiful supply of eels in the Thames. This spear was designed for use in clear shallow water and captured the eel without injuring it, by gripping it or holding it down. Eels caught in this way were sent to market live.
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Measurements
L 408 mm; W 275 mm (overall)
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Materials
iron
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Last Updated
2024-04-25
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