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A Lisbellaw Collection (P.4)
And to end this article about Sam Carrother's
huge collection of family treasures at Farnagh, Lisbellaw,
County Fermanagh here is a glimpse of a few of the hundreds
of artifacts he possesses.
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| Greased rifle
cartridge |
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This is a greased rifle cartridge. It's about
three inches long - and started a mutiny!
In 1857 this cartridge was introduced in India
for the new Enfield Rifle. To use, the soldier
bit off the end then rammed the cartridge down
the muzzle. However a rumour started that the
grease was a mixture of fat from cow (which was
sacred to the Hindus) and also pig (which was
abhorrent the Moslems) The issue of this cartridge
to the Indian troops and the distrust which accompanied
it was the spark that ignited the 1857 Indian
Mutiny. |
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| Sam beside Lister
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Lister engine Sam Carrothers stands
beside his pride and joy. A stationary Lister
engine which was used on the family farm from
1914 right up until 1970. |
What is it? |
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| Photo of metal
tube |
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A quiz question for you. What is it? Made of
metal, and hollow inside, it is about nine inches
long. At the right hand end is a spigot with a
hole through it. The far end is open and is about
an inch or more in diameter. See below for how
to send in your answer. |
What is it? (part two) |
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| Fleams? |
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You would expect Sam to be well versed in the
history of the hundreds of items he has in his
collections. He knows what yon long thing is in
the top photo. But this device has even him puzzled.
It is about the same shape and size as a penknife.
The "blades" are called "Fleams" It is possible
it was to do with horses with high blood pressure.
What is it and how was it used? On second thoughts
this may be one of those devices we would prefer
not to know the exact use.
If you can shed any light on this add your thoughts
by filling in the form at the bottom of the page.
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Yes a priceless collection of documents and farm artifacts.
Priceless - but not in a monetary sense, for these treasures
are particular to the Carrothers family, and money can't
buy that uniqueness.
If you'd like to comment on this article fill in the
form at the bottom of this page.
Click on 'read replies', below, to read emails of the
Lisbellaw relatives from Canada and America! |
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