Antique “The American Standard” Cast Iron & Wood Squirrel Trap – Pat. 1898

Description :
A rare find for collectors of early American farm and trapping equipment, this antique squirrel trap—stenciled “The American Standard” and made by Sheffield Mfg. Co. of Three Oaks, Michigan—features its original red-painted wood base and rotating cast iron drum mechanism. Dated with patents from July 1891 and July 1898, the trap retains all its original hardware and time-worn surface, showing both rust and patina from over a century of use. A true museum-worthy relic from the early trapping era, it’s an educational and decorative piece of American rural heritage.

Era:
1890s

Style:
Primitive Farm Tool / Americana

Technique:
Stamped steel mechanism mounted to painted wood base, hand-assembled with fasteners and stencils

Tools Used:
Metal stamping press, hand saw, lathe, hand drill, stencil brush

History:
This trap was likely used to catch squirrels or similar pests on farms, representing the ingenuity of late 19th-century American manufacturers.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Sheffield Mfg. Co., Three Oaks, Michigan

Measurements:
33 ¾" T x 6" W x 12" D

Suggested Weight:
~7.5 lbs

Item Number : P13797

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Sheffield Mfg. Co., Three Oaks, Michigan