axe, ice

ON DISPLAY
human history

Ice axe used by Sir Edmund Hillary on first ascent of Everest, 29 May 1953

markings: Claudius Simond / CHAMONIX MONT BLANC

Accession number: 2008.30.1 Last Update: 10 Oct 2024
Other Name

Chamonix Mont Blanc ice axe (brand name)

Sir Edmund Hillary (associated name)

Associated Place

Mt Everest/Nepal

Accession Number

2008.30.1

Accession Date

02 Jul 2008

Other Id

IL2002.7.82 (loan number)

15194 (Asset Register)

Display Room

North west stairs

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Ice Axe. Collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. 2008.30.1 © Auckland Museum CC BY 4.0