Spiral Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Spiral Auger

Description

Spiral auger with a wooden oak cross handle. Has 7 spirals. Forged iron shaft tipped with steel. Handle is hand made.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

36.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Length of handle: 31.5 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Metal (iron), Wood (oak)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good