Stubai (new model ) Ice screws

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Advert from Ellis Brigham catalogue 1973
Description
Two ‘Half moon’ ice screws on a karabiner. ‘P’ shaped ‘Stubai’ ice screws. Hanger hole with serrations underneath. Channel shaped screw.
Inscription description
On one side “STUBAI AUSTRIA” On other side “Nr.962502-150”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
2
Related Items:
Provenance:
These Stubai New Model Ice Screws date from the early 1970’s and were one of the many variations along the evolutionary ice screw road. Earlier versions were constructed from a complete ‘tube’ and as a result ice got stuck inside. These cut away versions were designed to address that problem as any accumulated ice fell out when the screw was removed. One of these would have cost you £2.69 in the early 1970’s.
Object Production
Production Place:
Austria
Materials:
metal
Maker:
Stubai
Colour:
silver
Dimensions:
14(l) x 4.5(w) x 1(d) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
601.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
04/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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