1957.0026.101 Auger, View 2
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Tool (for wood) (Auger)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    William Gilpin (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1860-1880

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.101


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0026.101

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Auger)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

William Gilpin (Maker)
1860-1880
William Gilpin, Sen. & Co was located in Cannock, Staffordshire, England.In 1862, they were awarded a medal at the International exhibition for their edge tools. (Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867: Catalogue of the British Section, pg 121)

Place of Origin

Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

In 1862, their location was Wedges Mill and Churchbridge Works in Cannock, Staffordshire

Date

1860-1880

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Tang; Stamped incuse in block lettering: "W. GILPIN"

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

3.5 (H) , 19 (L) , 16.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.8 (H) , 48 (L) , 41.2 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
pg 40
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
pg 44-48