Tapping tools

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Tapping tools

Description

Three squared, tapering spike-like implements to initiate holes in stone being quarried. Wrought iron

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall #A

Length

29 cm

Dimension Description

# B

Length

27.5 cm

Dimension Description

# C

Length

27.5 cm

Material

wrought iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

The surface of all three spikes shows signs of corrosion.