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Lot 316:
Large 16th-17th C. European SCOLDERS BRIDLE Torture Device Iron ”MASK of SHAME” of Boar Head Form, Neck Collar with Locking Device. Probably English or German, French Examples also Known. Provenance : Ripley’s Museum. Size : 19" tall, 24 1/2" long.The “Mash of Shame” (Scolder’s Bridle) – a tool of torture, invented in Britain at the end of the XVI century. The first mention of this device is a reference made of torture in 1567. In those times the punishment was quite common and used mainly on women or especially grumpy individuals, those convicted of witchcraft or violent behavior. ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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