Pitons: Cassin

Cassin
Pitons & Bongs

Riccardo Cassin was an Italian mountaineer. Cassin began designing and producing mountaineering equipment in Lecco in 1947 when he produced his first rock pitons. In 1948 he produced his first hammers; his first ice axes appeared in 1949; and 1950 saw the introduction of his carabiners. Located near C.A.M.P., he worked closely with, but separately from them. C.A.M.P. acquired the Cassin trademark in 1997.

Horizontals

↑ 038: Cassin Spoon

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#0, 60x33x3 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 046: Cassin Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
25x19x3.5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 047: Cassin Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
65x20x5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 039: Cassin Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#1, 90x19x6.5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 041: Cassin Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#7, 65x15x7 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 040: Cassin Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#6, 90x17x7 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

Ring Horizontals

↑ 044: Cassin Ring Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#9, 85x21x7 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 043: Cassin Ring Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#10, 60x22x5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

↑ 042: Cassin Ring Horizontal

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
#11, 40x20x5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

Verticals

↑ 045: Cassin Vertical

Made in Italy [late 1950s/1960s].
105x16x5.5 mm.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

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