Wagon Jack (Jig)

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Wagon Jack (Jig)

Description

Wood with ratcheted cast iron grip. Heavy metal rods set through the wooden components.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Charles Wright Company

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

North Chester

State/Province

New Hampshire

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of shaft and on handle

Transcription

"MANUFACTURED BY CHAS WRIGHT NO. CHESTER, NH"; "YANKEE GIANT"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

77.2 cm

Length

52.4 cm

Dimension Notes

Length measurement is of base.

Materials

Material

Metal (cast iron), Wood

Material Notes

Wood is almost assuredly oak.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good