University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
52/305
Creator
William Gilpin (Manufacturer)
Description
This spiral auger is a woodworking tool used by the donor at his wheelwright shop in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. It was used for boring out holes in wood. The stem is stamped 'W. Gilpin Wedges Mills'.
Physical description
1 spiral auger: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'See also 51/332.'
Production place
Wedges Mill
Object name
Auger, spiral
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
Wheelwrighting