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-421
Type of Object
Mine
Description
Short description
The automotive switch is black and has the shape of a rectangular cuboid. The housing is plastic, the bottom side has four connectors. The bottom side has an inscription of the manufacturer: BOSCH, STEUERRELAIS, 0280 230 006, 12 V.
Measures
Length 3.5 cm, width 3 cm, height 6 cm.
Materials
Plastic, mercury.
Dating
End of the 20th century
Author / Producer
Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany.
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Original use
The switch served for the even flow of petrol during the operation of automotive petrol engine. It is the improved version of technology, which the manufacturer Robert Bosch GmbH developed and produced from the 1960s onwards.
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 (Idrija surroundings).
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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