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.

2 comments:

JP said...

Is that serious ? Kind of reminds me of this:

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

Mr. G said...

Hmm, You’re not wrong:-)