Wrought iron and steel reamer with an oak handle. Wrought iron shank with a steel blade welded onto it. Has a steel extension riveted onto the tip of the blade. Also referred to as a pod auger.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1780 - 1840
Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuries
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
According to Jeff Miller (verbal communication 8/2023) this could date from the late 18th to the mid 19th century.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Notes
Inventory number painted on back of wooden handle.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
70 cm
Width
11.9 cm
Length
72.4 cm
Diameter
6 cm
Dimension Notes
Length and diameter measure the wooden handle. Height and width measure the blade.
