Twist Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Twist Bit Auger

Description

Twist bit auger with a turned wooden handle. With five spirals.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1820 - 1840

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1830.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

70 cm

Diameter

1.9 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

30.5 cm

Dimension Description

Width of bore

Diameter

1.7 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

The handle would appear to be a later replacement.