Iron auger with a wooden handle. Double blade bit with screw tip. Has five spirals. Wooden handle is hickory and is reinforced with metal rivets. Has four cutting blades above the screw point. Tool most likely used for preparation of wooden house beams.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1850 - 1870
Time Period
Mid 19th Century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1860. Jeff Miller (verbal communication 8/2023) suggests date from mid to late 19th century.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Stamp
Transcription
"8"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Length
50 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Dimension Description
Wooden Handle
Length
45.5 cm
Dimension Description
Auger Bit
Diameter
5.1 cm
Material
Metal (iron), Wood
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Notes
The wooden handle has cracked and is repaired with two screws and rivets.
