A processional mining tool

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. Carved wooden handle with flowers up the handle, the bottom section is a coat of arms tand the top section is larger. There are a total of seven sections all slightly different sizes.

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Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/12
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools