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Forrest Bam Nut/Hammer

Accession Number

1263.2015.1

Object Name

Forrest Bam Nut/Hammer

Created

04/08/2015

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

04/08/2015

Brief Description

Bam Nut/ hammer with hexagonal hammer at one end and hook at other. .... a multi purpose tool.

Materials

iron, aluminium alloy

Dimensions

26(l) x 5.5(w) x 3.5(d) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"FOREST MOUNTAINEERING LTD U.S.A" and a tree logo

Colour

silver, brown

Maker

Forrest

Object Production Place

USA

Provenance

Very few British climbers or mountaineers will have heard of a Bam Nut or Bam Hammer as it is sometimes called, whereas in America it's become a bit of a cult item much sought after by collectors and consequently selling for £100 or more in 2015.
This 'Rolls Royce nut tool' was developed by American company, Forrest Mountaineering, in the 1970's as a multi purpose tool which could be used as a cleaning tool, a hammer, a nut and a nut remover. The head is basically a hexagonal nut, typical of the era and made from aluminium alloy. It has a handle attached which is basically a nut key - an interesting, innovative and functional piece of kit.
Founder of our Heritage Collection, Mick Tighe, got a bit of a 'swap shop' going in 2013 with fellow collector of old gear, Art McCarthy, over in California and this piece of gear was part of the 'deal' ........thanks Art.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Art McCarthy

Acquisition Date

04/08/2015

Condition Check Date

04/08/2015

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

04/08/2015

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