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April 23, 2010

Mystery Object #7

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Sorry for the photo quality, but it's clear enough for a good guess!

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almost 2 years ago Lucy Inglis responded:

Lucy Inglis

Oops, and I should've said they're usually between 2 and 3 inches long.

almost 2 years ago adeteal (Twitter) responded:

Adrian_normal

My guess would be cockspurs, for increasing the blood-letting at cock fights. Go on then...shoot me down in flames.

almost 2 years ago Alex Connor responded:

Alex Connor

The least of their worries, obviously, but they must've made walking a bit awkward.

almost 2 years ago Lucy Inglis responded:

Lucy Inglis

They don't really walk when they're fighting, they sort of jump about. Also, the rings aren't tight, so they fall backwards a bit, away from their bodies. It's a lovely sport. Not, obviously.

almost 2 years ago adeteal (Twitter) responded:

Adrian_normal

'The Rules of Cocking', from the 1750s http://twitpic.com/1hqelv

almost 2 years ago englishchick (Twitter) responded:

E-hiding-in-bag_normal

Is the bottom flat? Could it be a combination ink well and spike to stick bits of paper on?

over 1 year ago minketta responded:

I am confused... are these cockspurs or are we still guessing?