Name 1
"KRUTCA"
Name 2
/
ID number
002.149.Idrija
Manager / Administrator
Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija
Ownership
Public
Owner
Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija
Local / Original ID Number
510:IDR;RZ-543
Type of Object
Mine
Description
Short description
The hoe-like tool has a long curved handle, which ends at the bottom in a rectangular shape. A triangular nozzle for collecting was mounted on that part.
Measures
Length 108.5 cm, width 23 cm, height 14 cm.
Materials
Wood, iron.
Dating
The beginning of the 20th century.
Author / Producer
Manufacturer information is not known.
Picture attachments
Original use
With a slightly bigger hoe – “krutca”, the ore or tailings were collected in the iron, trough-like vessels (“trigl”), which was used for lifting and filling the carts.
Present use
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.
Original location
The Pit of the Idrija Mercury Mine.
Present location
Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (showroom 7).
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
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.
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular seasonal maintenance.
DOCUMENTATION
Addresses / collections / links etc. where further in-depth information is accessible:
- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.
Submitted
Mestni muzej Idrija
Submitted by
Miha Kosmač
Date Submitted
5. 3. 2018
Date Edited
Never