002.358.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

Public

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

510:IDR;ZG-781, ZG-782, ZG-785, ZG-786, ZG-787

Mine

The sticks have a flat surface in the front, with decimal scale on them. The sticks’ ends are forged. Two objects are missing a metal ring at the end of the stick. The top of the stick is decorated with axes of different sizes. The axes on some of the objects are more expressive than on others. However, all of them are decorated with lavish ornaments and motifs from mining life. The handles on both sides of the described objects have a visible mining symbol, and an image of a miner, driving the ore (“laufar”) above it. Both sides also have a depiction of a miner, digging mercury ore in the pit (two objects have a less distinct relief). The objects also have an opening on the axes with a mining symbol. In two objects, the wooden stick is slightly bent on the bottom.

Stick: length 87–94 cm; axe: length 10.5–18.5 cm, height 10–14 cm.

Brass, wood.

End of the 19th century

Manufacturer information is not known.

These sticks served as support when walking. Mining officials (and officers) carried them on their shoulders on different mining and religious holidays.

The described objects (5 in total) are being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. They are a part of the historical collection of Idrija Municipal Museum. They are located in the depot and can be used for temporary museum exhibitions. They can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.

The information on original location is not known.

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 2 depot.

The objects are properly conserved. Additional interventions are not necessary. Security of the premises is ensured.

good

Regular seasonal maintenance.

- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.

Mestni muzej Idrija

Miha Kosmač

15. 3. 2018

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