Cross-handled Spiral Auger

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Cross-handled Spiral Auger

Description

Spiral steel auger with a hand carved cross wooden handle with iron clinched into it. Shear steel number 4. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

C. Drew, Kingston

Date made

1770 - 1799

Time Period

early 19th century, Late 18th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1780.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"C DREW Kingston"; "4"

Material/Technique

Carved

Type

Carved

Location

On wooden handle

Transcription

"A A M"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

40.5 cm

Diameter

2.2 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

29 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good