Objects Database

Skis

Accession Number

697.2009.1

Object Name

Skis

Created

20/01/2009

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

20/01/2009

Brief Description

Pair of very old wooden skis with early Kandahar type bindings and tin footplate. Broken tip.

Materials

wood, metal, leather

Dimensions

220(l) cms At widest part 8(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

"120" written on skis.

Colour

dark brown

Provenance

Although we can't find a maker's name on this lovely set of skis, they are adorned with some lovely remnants of days gone by. What's left of a faded label says; L.N.E.R. - the London and North Eastern Railway which indicates that they are well travelled and a barely discernable Newcastle and Falkirk hint at the owner's residence.
Although we are not timber experts, these skis appear to be made of oak which is a little unusual. Can't find a name on the actual binding though it is of the Kandahar type. The heel straps , however, have 'Derby' stamped on them so we'll need to find out the story there. Another fine set of skis to compliment our collection.

Acquisition Method

Part of collection passed on from Scottish Ski Club

Acquisition Date

01/12/2008

Reference

SSC ref 11� and 12�

Condition

broken tip

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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