An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #15 spurs but has fused in position

but has fused in position

Dimensions : Total length 13¼" (36

2cm) Weight - approx 11oz (312g) )

(From Covent Garden)"

5cm)External foot length 10½" (27cm)External foot width 3⅛" (8cm) Weight : 5

An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #15 spurs but has fused in positionThese 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