002.148.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

Public

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

510:IDR;RZ-544

Mine

The crowbar – “rejštnga” has a short hook on one side and a crowbar – straight, flattened part – on other side.

Length 109.5 cm, width 4.1 cm, height 5.5 cm.

Iron

The production time is unknown.

Manufacturer information is not known.

The crowbar (“rejštnga”) was used at the pit’s worksite for breaking rock and wood. In this case the bar is longer, so that if it was necessary, the crowbar was also used as a lever. There is no accurate information about when they started to use the crowbar in the Idrija Mercury Mine. However, it was definitely used in the pioneer period of manual excavation of mercury ore. It was used also in the 19th century. It was found in the filled shaft, which proves the fact that it was used.

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.

The Pit of the 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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