MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Stanley]

You've got it and it isn't as bad as it looks. My ferret never objected. Properly fitted it was loose but very effective, when clicked to close it the two 'spikes' (which aren't sharp) fitted loosely behind the canine teeth and they were very efficient and didn't affect breathing or anything except the ferret's ability to bite and kill.

[Marilyn]

Next!

[Stanley]

As requested... Try this one.

[Gloria]

A muzzle?

[Pluggy]

Something medieval and torture related perhaps ?

[Stanley]

Sorry, neither. Clue, it's made of lead.

[Tizer]

Are we on ferrets again?

[Stanley]

No, but you are right, animal related but much larger!

[plaques]

For sticking on top of those pointy things we used to see on cows and bulls. Cow / Bull horn protectors.

[Stanley]

Handlebars P. I have to give it you, you're right. However it wasn't for any prevention of using the horn but gently straightening them out if they were show cattle. It's amazing how the lead weight could affect the angle of a horn.
Next One?

[Stanley]

Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Marilyn]

Pressure activated grab hook

[Cathy]

That’s weird, the picture has dropped out.

[Cathy]

That’s weird, the picture has gone.
Oh it’s back now. Gremlins.

[Stanley]

No, sorry you aren't there yet. Clue. A good head for heights is an advantage for the user....

[Stanley]

I seem to have baffled you. Here's a big clue, think about maintaining a chocolate box old country house. Ladders? Roof Maintenance? Then go forwards from there.

[Cathy]

It’s for Thatching the roof.

[Stanley]

Well done Cathy. you have got it but now I want icing on the cake, what exactly is it?

[Cathy]

It’s a Roof Thatchers Needle for doing the edges.

[Stanley]

Exactly right Cathy! A thatchers needle. You've beaten everyone, now put another one up.

[Cathy]

Sorry, don’t have one.

[Stanley]

Oh dear! I shall have to fill in for you..... Try this one! (and I want the specific name and description of the trade or trades that used it.)

[Cathy]

Is it a Wood Shaving Horse? I’ve seen people sat on them and shave branches of wood to make furniture eg chairs.

[Stanley]

You're getting too good at this Cathy!! you've got it exactly right. I shall go away and have a sulk.... (or find another...)

[Cathy]

Hehe