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Lost Arrow Piton(signed)

Accession Number

893.2011.1

Object Name

Lost Arrow Piton(signed)

Created

23/02/2011

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

23/02/2011

Brief Description

'P' shaped piton.

Materials

steel

Dimensions

12(l) x2(w) x 3(h) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"JIM BRIDWELL" and "ROYAL ROBBINS" signed in silver pen.

Colour

grey

Maker

Chouinard

Object Production Place

America

Provenance

American bookdealers, Chessler Books, acquired some of these old pitons and got a couple of America's more famous pioneer climbers to sign them, namely, Jim Bridwell and Royal Robbins. They then sold them as souvenirs. John McCall, a friend of Mick Tighe's , acquired this one and donated it to our collection.
Excerpt from 'The Great Pacific Ironworks Catalogue 1978'
"Chouinard Lost Arrow Pitons
These "Big wall" pitons are patterned after the original design of John Salathe and their consistent quality and reliability are made possible through the use of forging dies and expert hand blacksmithing. They represent the lightest design possible for a given blade size, yet are tough enough to withstand repeated usage. Now forged in Italy from chrome-molybdenum steel. Price: $2.50"

Acquisition Date

23/02/2011

Condition Check Date

23/02/2011

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

23/02/2011

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