Ice axe [Antarctic Expedition equipment]

Object detail

Accession number

1967.250.5

Maker

François Simond et Fils

Production period

1950s
1940s

Description

A wooden-handled ice axe with a metal pick 190 mm in length at one end attached to a scrapper 80 mm long. The opposite end has a 60 mm long spike. Engraved on the pick is: "Francois Simond et Fils, Chamonix, Mont Blanc", "Simond Special" and "B". There is also a logo which is difficult to read. On the opposite side of the pick is engraved "Robert Lawrie Ltd., Made in France". The signature of Peter Mulgrew is also etched on the pick, "P.D. Mulgrew".

Marks

Simond Special Engraved
P.D. Mulgrew Signature

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

François Simond et Fils. Ice axe [Antarctic Expedition equipment], 1967.250.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Food Cutting Pick, Ice Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Production place

Chamonix Mont Blanc France Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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