Historic Pastimes - a 19th century iron knurr and spell trap...

Hammer

£130

Historic Pastimes - a 19th century iron knurr and spell trap, curved spring, lever release mechanism, four ground spikes, 43.5cm long overall


Knurr and spell (also variously known as Northern spell, nipsy, trap ball or potty-knocking) began on the Yorkshire Moors and spread throughout the North of England. The game's roots can be traced to the early 14th century but it gained great popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries.