The Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
697.2009.1
Skis
20/01/2009
Hermione Cooper
20/01/2009
Pair of very old wooden skis with early Kandahar type bindings and tin footplate. Broken tip.
wood, metal, leather
220(l) cms At widest part 8(w) cms
1 pair
"120" written on skis.
dark brown
Although we can't find a maker's name on this lovely set of skis, they are adorned with some lovely remnants of days gone by. What's left of a faded label says; L.N.E.R. - the London and North Eastern Railway which indicates that they are well travelled and a barely discernable Newcastle and Falkirk hint at the owner's residence.
Although we are not timber experts, these skis appear to be made of oak which is a little unusual. Can't find a name on the actual binding though it is of the Kandahar type. The heel straps , however, have 'Derby' stamped on them so we'll need to find out the story there. Another fine set of skis to compliment our collection.
Part of collection passed on from Scottish Ski Club
01/12/2008
SSC ref 11� and 12�
broken tip
28/04/2009
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
28/04/2009