"Large Wrought Iron Shepherd Dog Armed Collar, 19th"
Wrought iron Armed collar for shepherd dogs of our mountains of the South of France. Model with 3 hemmed plates each equipped with a ring; joined by 3 sets of three fasteners fit with sharp wrought iron teeth. This collar was intended to prevent predators (the wolf and the bear) from biting the dog by the throat, originally was sewn on a leather strap, more comfortable to wear for the dog.
19th century, Long. 55 cm, width 10,5cm
Condition: the collar has served well and has wear marks, no defects, condition untouched.
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