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Antique Indonesian Mechanical Drill, c. 1900

$680
£513.87
€601.59
CA$949.60
A$1,068.39
CHF 566.07
MX$13,193.27
NOK 6,939.48
SEK 6,667.88
DKK 4,487.48
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About the Item

Long ago, an Indonesian artisan living on Lombok, an island well known for its weaving, made his living using this handsome hand-crafted drill. The antique tool is beautifully constructed with timeworn materials - the ferrule tip is copper, the tapered handle is iron and the spiral shaft is carved of hardwood with a woven reed stop. Still functional, the drill is highly sculptural in the fluidity of its form. A discerning collector traveling to Lombok on behalf of a museum purchased this tool over 30 years ago, and today it lives on as a storied keepsake of the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CRN0091stDibs: LU820012480702

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