Galibier-Terray Mountain Boots

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Galibier-Terray Mountain Boots
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Richard Pontvert label
Scissor Crampons (Italian) on boots
Description
Pair of Galibier-Terray Mountain Boots with red laces in original box.
Inscription description
On box”GALIBIER CHAUSSE ‘SUR’ LIONEL TERRAY MONTAGNE/VARAPPE/ SKI NILGERI MADE IN FRANCE 11″ On boot ” Terray ” signature and on sole “GALIBIER JANNU MADE IN FRANCE” INSIDE BOOT ON LABEL “RICHARD PONTVERT MADE IN FRANCE”
Acquisition Method:
Donated by David Little
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
We can’t do ‘touchy feely’ on the computer and while we understand there has been some work done on internet aromas, the smell has not yet arrived! Sadly, that means you will be missing out on the wonderful feel and smell of this fabulous pair of boots which although around fifty years old, are in mint condition. Made by the French bootmaker, Richard Pontvert, the Galibier range of boots were the Rolls Royce of footwear back in the 1970’s , with the RD Super Guide probably the best ever. Using the French Alpinist, Lionel Terray as a talisman to market the boots, this pair appear (from the name on the box) to be called Nilgeri, though there is a Jannu on the sole. Most folk called them Terray’s back in the day. David Little kindly donated the boots, having bought them back in 1978 just before he took up sailing for a hobby! The boots were consigned to the loft and then ultimately to us…thanks David.
Object Production
Production Place:
France
Materials:
leather,cotton, metal
Maker:
Richard Pontvert
Colour:
brown,red
Dimensions:
32(L) x11(W) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
08/08/2018
Administration
Accession Number:
1454.2018.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
08/08/2018
ID:
1
Category:
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007