Collection of Six Antique Gimlets / Hole Bore / Primitive Hand Tools

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We have for sale an Antique Collection of Six Gimlets
Wonderful collection of six antique and vintage Gimlets these are from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. Often mistaken for corkscrews a gimlet is a hand operated hole borer used to drill small holes in wood and cork the steel shank size determines the hole size these are mostly 1/8”, 3/16” the largest is the oldest 1800-50s it has a 3/8” fluted shank with wood handle.

Era; 1800s
Measures; 3.625” to 5” in length
Condition; all in vintage condition, they are used tools.


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Sku# 288

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