Auger
Object number2001.49.1
Datec. 1930
MediumIron
Credit LineGift of Peppy and Anthony Shaffer
DescriptionMiner's auger.Dimensions111.5 in. (283.2 cm)Historical NotesOwned by Peppy and Anthony Shaffer, brothers who worked in several mines in Washington County, including the Gilmore Mine where this auger may have been made by the company blacksmith. Used to bore holes through seams of coal to insert explosives.Label TextThis group of mining tools was used for setting black powder explosives by Peppy and Anthony Shaffer, brothers who worked in several mines in Washington County including the Gilmore Mine. The tools were probably made by a company blacksmith, out of iron and copper, used for the needle and tamper because it is non-sparking and would not accidentally ignite the explosive. Auger and short auger bit were used to bore holes in the coal to insert explosives.
Previous owner
Anthony Shaffer
Previous owner
Peppy Shaffer
On View
On view
c. 1930
C. and E. Marshall Company
1910
1918-1988
The Orvis Company, Inc.
American Safety Table Company