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S. Newhouse & Oneida Victor No. 3/4 Fox Trap Set

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 600.00 USD
S. Newhouse & Oneida Victor No. 3/4 Fox Trap Set
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Offered in this lot is a set of three Oneida Victor No. 4 double long spring wolf traps, as well as two S. Newhouse No. 3 double long spring wolf traps. These small traps were recommended for fox, otter, and beaver, as well as other small fur bearers. These traps are believed to originate from 1911. The "Victor" traps all display a variation of "Victor, Oneida. N.Y. No. 4" on the pan, while two of them additionally state "Pat. 9-26-11. Animal Trap Co. Lititz. H", all of the Victor traps are in good condition, although only one of them seems to have its original drag chain. Both of the two S. Newhouse No. 3 traps are also stamped on the pan, with "S. Newhouse - No. 3 - Oneida Community N.Y." one of them is additionally stamped with the patent date "Sept. 26-11". These Newhouse traps are also in good condition for the age. The slightly larger traps are the Victor No. 4's which each measure 18 1/4" long, 4 1/8" tall, and 4 7/8" deep.