Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Auger

Description

Iron and steel with a wooden handle which passes through metal loop. 8 spirals. Upper half of shaft is wrought iron and lower half is carbon steel.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1800 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Patented in 1809 by LHommedieu.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

Stamped on shank

Translation

"8", "A.S." "l'Hommedieu"

Dimensions

Length

70 cm

Diameter

2.2 cm

Dimension Notes

Length of of Handle: 37.9 cm

Material

Wood (oak), iron, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good