Object Number 1995.0006.181

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Auger bit)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Lamson & Goodnow Cutlery Works (Maker)
Bibliography: Kijowski. "Directory of American Tool Makers", 1990, pg. 179. Likely related to (name change?) Lamson and Goodnow Cutler Works of Springfield, MA and Lamson and Goodnow MFG. Co. of Shelburne, MA.

Place of Origin

Shelburne Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of shaft; "L&G M[FG. Co] [????] PAT 1861" stamped incuse.
2. Inscription; Side of shaft; "9" stamped incuse.

Materials

Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

8.9 (L) , 0.6 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

22.7 (L) , 1.4 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The length of the spiral is 11.4cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• For reference to Snell & Brothers, see page 179.