Stubai Nanga Parbat ice axe

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‘The Good Old Days’ – print from ‘Great Moments in Mountaineering’ 1956
You’ll find our ice axe for sale in this 1970’s Ellis Brigham Catalogue
Description
Stubai Nanga parbat ice axe. Wooden shaft. One hole in middle of head. Flute edged adze, serrated pick. Pointed spike on ferrule with four flat sides. Red leash through metal ring attached round shaft.
Inscription description
Inscription stamped on one side of head reads “NANGA PARBAT MADE IN AUSTRIA” Also mountain logo with “STUBAI” inside. On shaft, red and white striped label reads “QUAL( )ZEUGNISSE TYROL AUSTRIA” and also a blue mountain label with “STUBAI” inside. In
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Austria
Materials:
wood, metal, tape
Maker:
Stubai
Colour:
brown, silver, red
Dimensions:
Shaft & ferrule 81(l) x 10(cir)cms. Head 29(l) cms. Adze 6.5 (w)cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
209.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
21/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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