An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #15 sept24 5cm) High x 4" (10cm)

5cm) High x 4" (10cm) wide

It has a large six pointed rowel which still turns

They are unusual in having laces at the front as in field boots

Internal width 3¼" (9cm)

An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #15 sept24 5cm) High x 4" (10cm)These 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