Thin Twist Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Thin Twist Bit Auger

Description

Thin twist bit auger with a wooden handle. With six 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

30.5 cm

Diameter

1.3 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

25 cm

Dimension Description

Width of bore

Diameter

1 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good