Name/Title

Auger

Description

Iron and steel with a turned wooden handle. Has 4 spirals. Upper half of shaft is wrought iron and lower half is carbon steel. The shank extends through the wooden handle and ends with a hammered rose head.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1890

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraved Monogram

Location

On shaft

Transcription

"A. S."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

44.4 cm

Diameter

3.7 cm

Dimension Notes

Overall length: 44.5 cm, Length of Handle: 35.5 cm diameter of bit: 3.7 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

36.5 m

Material

Wood (oak), iron, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good