Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 390
Brank or Scold?s Bridle.
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Brank or Scold?s Bridle. Contemporary model of a torture device dating to medieval times. Solid metal brank constructed with one strip extending into the device to constrict the wearer?s mouth. Used to shame the wearer, and supposedly to prevent gossips from spreading rumors. Height 10 ??. Good condition.
