Twist Bit Auger

Name/Title

Twist Bit Auger

Description

Twist bit auger with a wooden handle. With seven spirals.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1820 - 1840

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1830 based on the style of the wooden handle

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

66 cm

Diameter

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of the bore.

Diameter

2.6 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Slightly bent at the bit.