Summary
Wood and wire gauze, box-shaped fly trap with clockwork operated wooden drum. Made in Nagoya, Japan by Owari Tokei Kabushiki Kwaisha, circa 1920-1925.
Physical Description
Composed of two parts attached by two hooks. The larger of the two parts is a wooden box containing the clockwork mechanism, rotating wooden drum and a clear plastic window. A sliding panel covers the clockwork, and there is a keyhole in the side. The second part is a cage made of wood & wire gauze, a wire funnel leads from the wooden box into the cage. A sliding panel in the cage allows access to the trapped flies.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from R.B.(Mrs), B.(Miss), C.(Mr) & J.(Mr) Lewis, 23 Jan 1987
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Manufacturer
Owari Tokei Kabushiki Kwaisha, Nagoya, Chubu, Honshu, Japan, circa 1920-1925
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Overall Dimensions
24 cm (Length), 24 cm (Width), 14.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Fly Traps, Household Appliances, Insect Control, Pest Control