A processional mining tool

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. A carved wooden handle, a small lighter section at the bottom with a coat of arms. There are then two flowers carved higher up the handle and two depictions of people at the top.

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Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/16
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools