Karabiner

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Mountain guide, Jim Cameron (right) and Kenneth Leach, with plenty of old style karabiners in the 1950’s.
Looks like a ‘gear freak’ this fella – he’s got lotsa old slings and karabiners
Description
Screwgate karabiner.
Inscription description
On one side reads “C( ) 950082 A” Trademark of three interlocking circles. On other side reads “22KN 4850 LBS FRANCE”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
France
Materials:
metal
Maker:
Colour:
silver
Dimensions:
10(l) x 6(w) x 1(d) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
138.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
14/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Rock Climbing
Snow & Ice Climbing
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007