Lot 325: An Assortment of Vintage and Antique British Woodworking and Garden Hand Tools
An assortment of vintage and antique hand tools of British origin, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The collection includes several woodworking implements with turned wooden handles, such as chisels or gouges. A small hand axe or hatchet features a heavily oxidised ferrous metal head attached to a wooden handle. Also present is a cylindrical metal implement with a nozzle, likely a vintage garden syringe or pump. Other items include a black metal bar with multiple spikes or prongs, a curved ferrous metal blade section resembling a billhook or hay knife, and a circular metal frame component. Construction materials primarily consist of forged iron, steel, and weathered wood. The plastic storage bin in which the items are held bears a handwritten orange label marked 325 and a small white label marked 1 1. No manufacturer’s marks or signatures are clearly legible on the tool heads or handles from the provided images.
Condition report:
The lot is in as-found, unrestored condition. All metal components exhibit significant surface oxidation, rust, and pitting. The wooden handles show heavy weathering, staining, and visible signs of splitting and woodworm damage. The items are considered non-functional and are offered for restoration or decorative use.
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