Nose Auger

Name/Title

Nose Auger

Description

Iron nose auger with a loop tang and a wooden cross handle

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1780 - 1800

Time Period

Late 18th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made in late 18th century. Note on green card: "Commercial Equipment to Joiner & Cabinetmaker". According to Jeff Miller this is the rarest auger in the MOJ collection.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Brand

Transcription

"PARKS/JUNIOR"

Type

Carved

Location

On top of wooden handle.

Transcription

"111"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

66 cm

Diameter

1.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

26 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good