Spiral Auger

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Spiral Auger

Description

Iron spiral auger with a wooden cross handle. Is a number 8 size. Double blade with screw tip. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

N Bailey, Kingston

Date made

1850 - 1870

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1860.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"N. BAILEY 3/KINGSTON" This has also been read as M Bayler Kingston

Type

Carved

Location

On top of handle.

Transcription

"A A N"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

45.5 cm

Diameter

1.59 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

32.5 cm

Materials

Material

Metal (iron), Wood

Material Notes

One end of the handle is broken off.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good