Irvin Augur Bit Company Wooden Box with Center Stem Bits sterling silver Retrospective exhibitions of his work

Retrospective exhibitions of his work have been presented in Dublin

as part of a head-to-toe ensemble that perhaps also included a perfectly tailored suit

the likeness of which I have seen described as an apothecary mortar for preparing herbs and as a measuring cup

measures 3 1/4" tall with a diameter of 3 1/2" and an opening of 1 5/8"

original to its making

Irvin Augur Bit Company Wooden Box with Center Stem Bits sterling silver Retrospective exhibitions of his workOh, what a fantastic old wooden box! I just love the semi secret bottom drawer that pulls out from one side, the slatted compartments, and the beautifully jointed back corners. And then there are all of these bits inside! There is a black label in great condition on the inside top of the box reading "The Irvin Auger Bit Company, Wilmington, Ohio " at the center, "Solid Center Stem Auger Bits" above it, and then to the right "Patented Oct. 21, 1884;