Skis

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Skis
Description
Pair of very old wooden skis with early Kandahar type bindings and tin footplate. Broken tip.
Inscription description
“120” written on skis.
Acquisition Method:
Part of collection passed on from Scottish Ski Club
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
Although we can’t find a maker’s name on this lovely set of skis, they are adorned with some lovely remnants of days gone by. What’s left of a faded label says; L.N.E.R. – the London and North Eastern Railway which indicates that they are well travelled and a barely discernable Newcastle and Falkirk hint at the owner’s residence. Although we are not timber experts, these skis appear to be made of oak which is a little unusual. Can’t find a name on the actual binding though it is of the Kandahar type. The heel straps , however, have ‘Derby’ stamped on them so we’ll need to find out the story there. Another fine set of skis to compliment our collection.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
wood, metal, leather
Maker:
Colour:
dark brown
Dimensions:
220(l) cms At widest part 8(w) cms
Object Condition:
broken tip
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
697.2009.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
20/01/2009
ID:
1
Category:
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007