Screw for a Bench Vice

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Screw for a Bench Vice

Description

Round, threaded hardwood screw for a bench vice. Screw inserted into a rectangular block and has an adjustable handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Carpenter

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

60.5 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden handle

Length

36 cm

Material

hardwood)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

According to Jeff Miller, Is a superior, relatively complete example.