701077 Handled auger, c.1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6) by German School, (17th century); 78.7x55.9 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Probably made in Nuremberg, this wood borer has handles sculpted in the form of plumed serpents with gruesome heads. In the middle, a woman??? face in medieval headgear is carved on both sides. The detachable shaft which terminates in a double-edged auger bit is cast in steel. ); German, out of copyright.