A piece of history: grinder box as a loan for Bludenzer Museum

A piece of history: grinder box as a loan for Bludenzer Museum

The Bludenz Singing round recently presented an important historical artifact in a solemn ceremony. Particular attention was paid to the 160 -year -old grinder box, which was once owned by Giuseppe Collini, the great -grandfather of a choir member. This rarity, also known as moleta, was lovingly introduced by Anton Collini.

The historic grinder box was once brought from the Val Rendena in Trentino to Vorarlberg as a hiking grinder, i.e. as a portable grinding device. Giuseppe Collini overcame the Alps on foot to take this valuable tools home.

ceremonial handover to the city

The handover of the grinder box took place as part of the long night of the museums. Anton Collini led the guests through a vivid demonstration of the device and explained his way of working. Then the official handover took place to the City Councilor Cenk Dogan, who accepted the device as a loan for the municipal museum.

Chairman Josef Concin from the Bludenz Singing round emphasized the importance of such actions for the preservation of the cultural heritage. The event took place in the historic upper city gate, a suitable framework for this special event.

Overall, the handover of the grinding box was not only a nice moment of gratitude compared to the story, but also a step towards the maintenance and presentation of cultural objects in the region.

Further information on this event and the backgrounds of the Collini family can be found in an article by www.vol.at