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Drawbore Pin

Date1790-1820

OriginEngland

MediumSteel, iron, and wood

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/8 × 1 3/8 in (39 × 3.5cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1994-65

DescriptionDrawbore pin with a tapering, round sectioned beechwood handle. Tapering, round-sectioned steel pin has a molded baluster near the handle.Label TextMany of the joints created by the early American woodworker were locked into place with wooden pegs. These were driven into pre-drilled holes which were brought into alignment using this simple but beautiful pin.ProvenancePurchased by source at The David Stanley Auction, England, 26 March 1994, Lot 664.