Quarry worker's pick
This pick axe was made by Paton and Dick, Glasgow. This shape was called "The Pad" or Scots pick.
Picks were originally used as farming tools. In prehistoric times a large deer antler was cut down and one point used as a pick. Picks have been used for mining, quarrying and road building and also weapons of war.
Object no :
DMMI017n
Collection :
Creator :
Paton and Dick
Place of Production :
Glasgow
Dimensions :
length (head) 366mm, width 26mm, depth 12mm, length (shaft) 800mm
Materials :
metal, iron
Location :
NA
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