Name 1
"KRUTCA" 2
Name 2
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ID number
002.150.Idrija
Manager / Administrator
Idrija Mercury Heritage Management Centre, Bazoviška 2, SI-5280 Idrija
Ownership
Public
Owner
Republic of Slovenia
Local / Original ID Number
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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 110 cm, width 23 cm, height 33 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 “krutca” is being preserved, secured and presented as an important monument of Idrija mining heritage with exceptional universal values. Visitors can view it in the first part of the permanent museum display Anthony's Main Road. It is a part of the presentation that represents the entire story of mining in the Idrija Mercury Mine. Together with the nečkas, trugca and carbide lamp it represents manual ore excavation, which was in force in the Idrija Mercury Mine at the beginning of the 20th century.
Original location
The Pit of the Idrija Mercury Mine.
Present location
Anthony’s Main Road, Kosovelova 3, SI-5280 Idrija
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The “krutca” is well preserved. It was restored for the purpose of the permanent museum display. Additional interventions are not 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:
- CUDHg Inventory Book.
Submitted
Mestni muzej Idrija
Submitted by
Miha Kosmač
Date Submitted
5. 3. 2018
Date Edited
Never