Working as a carpenter for many years has led to my keen interest
in the hand tools used in "Rural Crafts", the history
of the tools and those that used and made them.

This website shows a small selection of the vast array of old tools that I have for sale. If you cannot see the tool that you require, please go to the Contact Page and let me know your wants.

Also in stock is an extensive range of architectural ironmongery and brassware including doorknobs, knockers, hinges and letter boxes.

Please click on the categories in the menu on the left to browse the online catalogue. You will find saws, hammers, planes, pitch forks, billhooks, trowels, hop forks and many other tools of interest. All tools are displayed with clear and accurate photographs.

Below are just a few examples of the items listed.

John FENNER Topping Axe John FENNER Topping Axe.Sussex Blacksmith made at "Boarshead" C.1899-1938. Other makes of Topping / Felling & Side Axe's available more views   Item : RC17 £125.00

Mobile Auctioneers Stand Main frame Pitch pine,stop chamfered and chamfered,stub mortise and tenoned,peged.Steps and Gavel rail Pine (a later replacement) Cast iron wheels to front to allow for moving around auction.   more views   Item : RC01 POA

South East & Chatham Railway - Doorknobs South East & Chatham Railway brass Doorknobs, 1 pair marked, S.E & C.R and KAYE'S PATENT-unusual screw thread on knobs and backplates. more views   Item : B011 £350.00

Brass & Dark wood-Pull Handles Pair of Impressive Pull Handles. 17 3/16" (437mm) Tall X 2 11/16" (68mm) wide. All sizes are Approximate. larger image   Item : B005 £165.00

UNION Union Toilet door Rim Lock(access with Old Penny) for fitting on outside of inward opening door R/Hand Hinge (veiwed from outside of room) Key's to both access and coin retrieval box,inner knob. more views   Item : AI004 £120.00

Beet Fork "NASH" Beet Fork 6 Tines with Ball ends. Others available larger image   Item : GT003 £75.00

Small Money Box Small Money Box/Barrell with coin slot to top and Key more views   Item : M10 £25.00

SHOP VIEWS Various Shop views.To give an Idea of the vast stock I carry.Please email or phone any tool requests you may have,"EVEN IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE TOOL YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, I MAY HAVE ONE HERE" !!!   more views   Item : M12 POA

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