Name 1
FORGING PLIERS
Name 2
/
ID number
002.328.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-206
Type of Object
Mine
Description
Short description
The forging pliers are made of two grips, which are joined together with a rivet.
Measures
Length 49.7 cm, width 4.7 cm, height 2.5 cm.
Materials
Steel.
Dating
The time of creation is unknown.
Author / Producer
Manufacturer information is not known.
Picture attachments
Original use
The forging pliers were used in manual or machine forging in the Joseph's shaft forge.
Present use
The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. It is a part of the mining collection of the Idrija Municipal Museum. It is located in the museum depot and can be used for temporary exhibitions. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.
Original location
The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. It is a part of the mining collection of the Idrija Municipal Museum. It is located in the museum depot and can be used for temporary exhibitions. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.
Present location
Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 2 depot.
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The described object was conserved. 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:
- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.
Submitted
Mestni muzej Idrija
Submitted by
Miha Kosmač
Date Submitted
13. 3. 2018
Date Edited
Never