A processional mining tool

SMG00313838

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. Wooden handle is carved and has a large darker section, in the darker section there are four carved areas two depicting flowers. The bottom appears to have a coat of arms on a lighter wooden section.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/5
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools