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Laprade Nut Nest ( Coinceur Gigogne)

Accession Number

1451.2018.1

Object Name

Laprade Nut Nest ( Coinceur Gigogne)

Created

08/08/2018

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

08/08/2018

Brief Description

Nut nest on wire

Materials

metal, plastic

Dimensions

31(L) x3(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"LAPRADE"

Colour

silver, cream

Maker

Laprade

Object Production Place

France

Provenance

This rather unique form of rock climbing gear was invented by Jaques Paul Fournier and patented(French) in 1979. It was marketed by the French company, Laprade, but doesn’t seem to have been a huge success, though they could be found in French climbing shops back in the 1980’s.
A few ‘nests’ made their way over to the UK in the 1980’/90’s, probably bought on trips to the Alps. This particular set once belonged to Irish Mountain Guide, Sam Crymble, who kindly donated it when he retired. Information on the history comes from our friend, Stephane Pennequin, who owns the Nuts Museum in Corsica.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Sam Crymble

Acquisition Date

08/08/2018

Condition Check Date

08/08/2018

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

08/08/2018

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