Piton hammer

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A novel use of piton hammers seen here on the right – diagram from ‘Mountain Rescue Techniques’ by Wastl Mariner
Royal Marine climbing instructors ‘artificial’ climbing in the 1960’s
Description
Hand made piton hammer. Wooden shaft. Rectangular hammer head, pyramid shaped at other end. Leather leash attached through hole in shaft.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
wood, metal, leather
Maker:
Colour:
silver, brown
Dimensions:
Shaft 20(l) x 8(cir)cms. Head 12(l) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
315.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
11/11/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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