auger; Scotch

Maker
Robert Sorby & Sons.
Description
Steel Scotch auger with an oval eye and shaft square; stamped on the shaft "ROBT SORBY".
Until recently augers were the only tools for boring large deep holes in wood.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Sheffield/Yorkshire/England
Signature & date
stamping:shaft:"ROBT SORBY"
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 6.8cm (L 2 11/16")
Dimensions:bit:Dia 0.2cm (Dia 1/16")
Accession number
1977-033-161

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