002.145.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

Public

Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija

510:IDR;RZ-589

Mine

A mining hammer – “šlenger” has a typically curved handle, made of tough and elastic wood. At the end of the handle the square cast iron impact part of the hammer is mounted.

Length 39 cm, width 4.5 cm, height 14.5 cm.

Steel, wood.

End of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century.

Manufacturer information is not known.

The mining hammer – “šlenger” was also called a “rajbel hammer”, because it was introduced to Idrija by the instructors from the Rajbel Mine. Such types of hammers were used for manual ore excavation. The miner held a steel drill or a tip in one hand (diagonally upwards). and would hit the tip with the hammer held in the other hand (from the bottom up). By using this technique of ore excavation, the impacts were stronger, their arms hurt less and the dust poured out of the bore on its own.

The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as an important monument of Idrija mining heritage with exceptional universal values. Visitors can view it within the permanent exhibition of the Idrija Municipal Museum “Five Centuries of the Mercury Mine and the Town of Idrija”. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.

Idrija Mercury Mine.

Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (showroom 7).

The described object was conserved before 1995, during the time of preparations for the permanent museum exhibition. Therefore, no additional interventions are necessary. Security of the premises is ensured.

good

Regular seasonal maintenance.

- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.

Mestni muzej Idrija

Miha Kosmač

5. 3. 2018

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