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Ransom Cook patent auger bits for sale; shipping is extra.
Set 3
All three bits are marked,
L&G MFG.CO. COOK'S PAT. 1851.
Three L&G Mfg. Co. Cook's patent auger bits
The largest bit has a small chip at one wing tip; others are in good condition:
Three bits
16/16
SOLD
Laqrgest bit, 16/16
12/16
$35.00
Largest bit, 16/16
9/16
SOLD
Smallest bit, 9/16 inch
Set 4
All four bits are roller-die-stamped with the
James Swan Cook patent logo.

Four James Swan Cook patent auger bits
All four bits are in good condition
(except the 8/16ths bit: excellent):

Details
The 8/16ths bit has no corrosion whatsoever.
The 10/16ths bit has a mild patina w/o pitting.
The 12/16ths bit is darkly patinated w/o any pits.
The 16/16ths bit is somewhat rounded at the tips.

Maker's marks (all are two combined images):
Click on an image to enlarge it.
12/16
SOLD
James Swan Cook patent auger bit, 10/16ths inch
16/16
SOLD
James Swan Cook patent auger bit, 16/16ths inch
8/16
SOLD
James Swan logo on 8/16ths inch Cook patent auger bit
10/16
SOLD
James Swan Cook patent auger bit, 10/16ths inch
Set 5
These three bits are marked,
L&G MFG.CO. COOK'S PAT. 1851.
Three Cook's patent auger bits
The middle bit is rather worn (tips of wings almost gone) others are good:
Details
10/16
SOLD
Laqrgest bit, 16/16
9/16
SOLD
Largest bit, 16/16
7/16
$25.00
Smallest bit, 9/16 inch