Twist Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Twist Bit Auger

Description

Iron bit auger with a hand carved wooden handle. The iron is clinched over the handle. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On the metal shank.

Transcription

"A A M"; "M. BAILEY KINGSTON"

Type

Carved

Location

wooden handle

Transcription

'A A N"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

45.5 cm

Diameter

2.54 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

36.5 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good