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-418
Type of Object
Mine
Description
Short description
The energy saving lamp has a steel thread on which the plastic housing is attached. Curved ceramic light is lead out of it.
Measures
Length 13 cm, width 5 cm, height 5 cm.
Materials
Steel, plastic, ceramics, mercury.
Dating
End of the 20th century
Author / Producer
Hyundai
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Original use
The energy saving lamp was used for private use for lighting the living areas.
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. Visitors can view it within the permanent museum display “Tracing Mercury: Idrija-Almadén”. The described object represents the characteristics and the versatile use of mercury in science, technology, medicine, culture and every day life. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.
Original location
Private use (the house on Medvedje Brdo).
Present location
Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (Tracing Mercury: Idrija-Almadén, showroom 4).
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The described object is being appropriately preserved. Therefore, no additional interventions are necessary. Security of the premises is ensured.
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular seasonal maintenance.
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