aktonvermincontrol 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just come accross an auction on 31st may loads of stuff for auction Have a butchers here http://www.tsauction.co.uk/Catalogues/RD43...t_Catalogue.pdf Auctioneers notes ‘THE TRAP MAN’ A motor mechanic by profession, Dave Scarrott started this unique collection quite by chance some twenty years ago when he was offered a couple of traps by a friend. From those small beginnings his passion grew to the extent of the present collection with interesting and rare traps and other artefacts having been sourced from all over the world. The family have lived in the South Oxfordshire area from time immemorial and Dave will be the first to admit that his unusual hobby ‘is in the blood’ and he makes no secret of the fact that his great uncle, Jack Scarrott, was a notorious local poacher. It was a way of life in those early days with a large family to support and no social security! So notorious was he that the Kirtlington Estate saw fit to appoint him as their head game keeper and use his skills to their advantage, thereby killing two birds with one stone! Dave and his collection have been a familiar sight at most local shows and it is undoubtedly one of the finest single collections in the country. The decision to sell has not been an easy one but has been forced on him due to illness. Unfortunately therefore, his days of travelling around the local shows are over, but rather than just ‘shut up shop’ Dave has reluctantly decided it is time to call it a day and move on. This unique auction on 31st May will therefore present other enthusiasts with a first class opportunity to secure rare and interesting artefacts to add to their own collections for continued preservation and showing, with all the enjoyment that comes with their ownership – and what’s more you can still speak to the man about them. Loads of traps from an ex poacher turned gamey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,631 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks for the nod mate,looks like I will be in Reading on that day Some of those fish spears look the biz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,511 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Bloody hell he had some gear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Cheers mate........commision bids will be going in soon............some good gear there. Rolfe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Not a lot of English stuff there though - a lot of it is continental or US made unfortunately OTC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigredbusa Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 2412 Taxidermy (stuffed) badger wouldnt mind that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,631 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Enjoyed rummaging around at the auction,fascinating stuff,exploding harpoon tip Imagine using that at your local fishery You seemed to be taking interest in those bear traps OTC,spot yourself in the pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigredbusa Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 is he the one on the right guarding it with a shotty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,631 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 The mannequin was there just to boost numbers mate,I dont think I saw more than 30 people at the auction,the one next door selling old VHS tapes attracted a greater attendance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 You seemed to be taking interest in those bear traps OTC,spot yourself in the pic Sneaking up behind me eh, Mackem?? You should have come over to see those old catalogues I brought to show you. The bear traps were not of interest but the big English traps mixed in with them were As for the low numbers - well that just helped nicely to keep the prices down nicely OTC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,631 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I always sneak up behind,I stood right next to you as you took the trap off and photographed it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Pics posted in trapping forum if anyone is interested OTC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Pics posted in trapping forum if anyone is interested OTC nice cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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