Hand Auger

Object/Artifact

-

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Hand Auger

Description

Wood and iron hand auger (gimlet). Wooden hardwood cross handle

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

15.5 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

8.5 cm

Dimension Description

Metal Bit

Diameter

1.3 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good