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Handmade Mouse Trap - metal

Overview

A wired cage and funnel, with a flat removeable metal base. The base has clips to hold the cage in place. Once rodent is caught, it can be released with removing the clips from the cage.

Historical information

This handmade non-lethal live trap uses a containment method, often featuring a chamber with a one-way entry. The mouse (or small rodent) enters the chamber (funnel) through the top, attracted by bait inside. The structure allows the mouse to crawl inside, but is unable to return, as the hole is narrower at the bottom, trapping the animal unharmed. These traps are designed to allow for subsequent humane release away from the structure.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.294
Item type
Household Items
Themes
People
Material
Metal
Width
190.5000 mm
Height or length
76.2000 mm
Depth
152.4000 mm
Contextual information

A live catch trap.

Keywords
Mousetrap
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 26 March, 2026
Completeness
83
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Mousetrap
Mousetrap

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