Wednesday, February 26, 2025

16th C multi-tool

Core77



 Just in case we thought that multi-tools were a relatively recent development...
A richly decorated combination tool, Nuremberg, circa 1580. Iron with fine etched decoration in the form of flowers and foliage. The tool can be used as pliers, hammer, nail-puller or mini-anvil. L 21.5 cm.

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2 comments:

  1. JPFebruary 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM

    Is that serious ? Kind of reminds me of this:

    https://arthur.io/art/wim-delvoye/cement-mixer

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  2. Mr. GFebruary 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM

    Hmm, You’re not wrong:-)

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