Spiral Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Spiral Auger

Description

Spiral auger with a wooden handle. With eight spirals.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

According to Eric Sloan the handle type would date from ca. 1750-1840.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

45 cm

Diameter

1.6 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

29.5 cm

Dimension Description

Width of bore

Diameter

1.5 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good