Torch

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Torch
Description
Metal torch in a wooden box. Leather carrying handle. Sliding back panel.
Inscription description
Metal black label reads “MANUFACTURED BY PRETOOLS LTD. FRESHWATER ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
We love this little fella even though it’s not really mountain related. The interesting thing is that it would have had a wet cell battery with lots of acid and stuff swishing around. Mick Tighe bought it in a junk shop for a few pence back in 1980 something.
Object Production
Production Place:
Dagenham, Essex
Materials:
metal, glass, wood, leather
Maker:
Pretools Ltd
Colour:
brown/silver
Dimensions:
21(h) x 14.5(w) x 19.5(d)cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
582.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
01/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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