Twist Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Twist Bit Auger

Description

Twist bit auger with four blades and with a red wooden handle. Has six spirals.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1800 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

47.5 cm

Diameter

3.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

38 cm

Dimension Description

Width of bore

Diameter

3.5 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good