Pipe/Aqueduct Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Pipe/Aqueduct Auger

Description

Wrought iron spiral bit pipe auger with a wooden handle. Iron is curled over the handle. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1800 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

City

Bristol

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Used to bore water piping through wooden beams to bring water to the Hunter House, Bristol, Maine, built in 1809, from a spring 1302 feet from house.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

375.77 cm

Diameter

3.18 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter is of the spirals.

Material

wrought iron, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good