Log gripper. A wide, flat U shaped piece of iron with spikes on the underside and a leather strap over the top.

ABDUA:18391

Foot log gripper used on the River Dee, Aberdeenshire c. 1800, found during demolition of a house on Guestrow, Aberdeen, 1932. Has four spikes.

Field Collection Date: 1932

Early: 1790 Late: 1910

metal iron leather ox skin, L: 110 mm W: 63 mm

Physical Object

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Guestrow Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Acquisition Source: Clark Mr