Twist Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Twist Bit Auger

Description

Twist bit auger with a primitively made wooden handle that tapers. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

40.5 cm

Diameter

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

28.5 cm

Dimension Description

Width of Bore

Diameter

2.2 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good