Name/Title
Iron ReamerDescription
Wheelwright's iron reamer with an added wooden extension lashed to the iron to enlarge the boring capacity. Used to enlarge an existing hole in a hub for a wheel. The inside edge was the only sharpened side. The handles for reamers were detachable and could be turned by two men.Made/Created
Date made
1820 - 1830Time Period
early 19th centuryPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made about 1825.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, StampLocation
On handleTranscription
"COBB"Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
62 cmMaterial
Metal (iron), WoodCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Is missing its wooden handle.
