Name/Title

Auger

Description

Hand forged auger with 3 spirals and with a plain, turned wooden handle. The shank ends in a wide t-bar attached with projections through the handle.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

THOS MAYSTON

Time Period

Early 18th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of Shank half way up its length.

Transcription

"T MAYSTON"

Dimensions

Length

85.7 cm

Diameter

5 cm

Dimension Notes

Length of handle: 37.9 cm

Material

Wood: Hickory, iron, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good