Vintage Turtle Trot Lines, Oddity
Handmade, vintage turtle trot lines, once used for trapping snapping turtles, consisting of a long length of rope with metal hooks attached and wrapped around a weathered piece of wood. One end of the line would have been tied to a tree or other fixed object on land, while the rope would stretch out over the water and the opposite end would be tied to a buoy with a heavy weight attached. The vast number of hooks would allow for the possibility of trapping multiple turtles at one time. A one-of-a-kind primitive collectible, and unique decorative accessory, for chelonologists, and turtle lovers alike.
Found in Ohio
A rustic wood piece is used to keep the lines from becoming tangled
Original metal hooks
Approximately 11 5/8” L x 8 1/2” W x 1 1/4” H (laying flat)
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
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Handmade, vintage turtle trot lines, once used for trapping snapping turtles, consisting of a long length of rope with metal hooks attached and wrapped around a weathered piece of wood. One end of the line would have been tied to a tree or other fixed object on land, while the rope would stretch out over the water and the opposite end would be tied to a buoy with a heavy weight attached. The vast number of hooks would allow for the possibility of trapping multiple turtles at one time. A one-of-a-kind primitive collectible, and unique decorative accessory, for chelonologists, and turtle lovers alike.
Found in Ohio
A rustic wood piece is used to keep the lines from becoming tangled
Original metal hooks
Approximately 11 5/8” L x 8 1/2” W x 1 1/4” H (laying flat)
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Need help with an item? Email Us
Request a trade discount here.
Handmade, vintage turtle trot lines, once used for trapping snapping turtles, consisting of a long length of rope with metal hooks attached and wrapped around a weathered piece of wood. One end of the line would have been tied to a tree or other fixed object on land, while the rope would stretch out over the water and the opposite end would be tied to a buoy with a heavy weight attached. The vast number of hooks would allow for the possibility of trapping multiple turtles at one time. A one-of-a-kind primitive collectible, and unique decorative accessory, for chelonologists, and turtle lovers alike.
Found in Ohio
A rustic wood piece is used to keep the lines from becoming tangled
Original metal hooks
Approximately 11 5/8” L x 8 1/2” W x 1 1/4” H (laying flat)
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Need help with an item? Email Us
Request a trade discount here.