Objects Database

Torch

Accession Number

582.2008.1

Object Name

Torch

Created

01/12/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

01/12/2008

Brief Description

Metal torch in a wooden box. Leather carrying handle. Sliding back panel.

Materials

metal, glass, wood, leather

Dimensions

21(h) x 14.5(w) x 19.5(d)cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

Metal black label reads "MANUFACTURED BY PRETOOLS LTD. FRESHWATER ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX"

Colour

brown/silver

Maker

Pretools Ltd

Object Production Place

Dagenham, Essex

Provenance

We love this little fella even though it's not really mountain related. The interesting thing is that it would have had a wet cell battery with lots of acid and stuff swishing around. Mick Tighe bought it in a junk shop for a few pence back in 1980 something.

Acquisition Date

01/12/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Current Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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