Piton carrier

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Piton carrier
Advert from Ellis Brigham catalogue 1971
Description
Piton carrier. Oval shape with metal V at top. Two rings moulded to bottom.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Folk carried a lot more pitons in the old days than they do now and there were various methods of keeping them in order – this was one. It belonged to Mick Tighe at one time and maybe has a few tales to tell.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
metal
Maker:
Colour:
silver
Dimensions:
15(l) x 8(w) x 1(d) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
257.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
29/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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