An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #12 stable Dimensions : 6¾" (17cm) long

Dimensions : 6¾" (17cm) long including rowel x 3½" (9cm) internal width

unfortunately the rest of the stamp is illegible but this symbol was used by Scholberg

The stock or shaft is covered in dark tan braided leather

Diameter 3¼" (8

5cm)Weight 71g (2½ oz)

An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #12 stable Dimensions : 6¾" (17cm) longI wrote a short blog here about these manger balls chogs a while ago. They 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 very heavy wood or lignum