Auger
- Object Name:
- Auger
- Object ID:
- 1968.011.06.3
- Description:
- Auger. Wood and steel. Medium-brown bulbous wood handle through which is mounted a tapered spoon-type auger with gimlet end. Handle tapered to plain, round ends that are slightly abused. Diamond-shape washer that is almost flush on side of handle. Rectangular shaft passes through handle; its end can be seen in center of the washer. This shaft expands to semi-circular tapered spoon-like body with threaded gimlet end. Auger tapers from 0.9" to 0.3" in width. Length of cutting edge: 3.4". Outside of auger is quite smooth. Corrosion on surface. Striated tool marks on inside surface of auger. Hole split on one side of handle and abrasion near center of handle where split starts.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- W-4 L-6.1 D-1.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Eva C. Sleeper
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