I also buy small leather tools like those pictured here for working leather. These are often referred to as saddle makers tools, but were used in other leatherworking trades such as the shoemaker or cobbler, upholsterer, and others. Some were specifically designed to shave soles of shoes, but there is cross over potential in the trades for almost any of these tools. Those that hold the most interest have rosewood handles and are usually stamped with the maker's name such as Gomph or Osborne.
Later or more recent examples have hardwood handles and lack the feel, look and overall quality that these earlier vintage examples have. The leather working tools shown are examples of the caliber, condition and quality of these tools that I primarily deal in and want to buy. If you have quality antique or vintage leatherworking tools that you want to sell, please contact us at AntiqBuyer gmail. Thank you!! To see examples of antique or vintage leatherworking tools that I currently have for sale please go to our sister site at www.
Anther example of antique and vintage tools whose values can range from very little to thousands are drill related tools and braces. Drill related vintage tools are sought and their prices are driven by both users who prefer classic hand tools to what is available today and some avid collectors. The highest prices in this category are created by a small group of very passionate collectors.
Prices for certain unusual patented braces have reached the mid 4 figures in the past. The same with a few example of rare beam drills. Good quality user hand drills and braces by Stanley, North Brothers, Millers Falls, Goodell Pratt and a few others routinely sell in the hundreds. At the far end of the range are all of the who cares no name eggbeater style hand drills and braces you see at flea markets and in shops that never sell for the As mentioned earlier it is like this in every subset of tools.
Common pieces that have very low demand and value, and rare and desirable pieces that swell well and for a lot of money. Condition is an important aspect in determining the value or desirability of an antique tool in today's market. This statement holds true for most other antiques as well.
The value of a given object is all in the details. There is a condition chart created by and published in the Fine Tool Journal that most antique tool dealers adhere to in describing their tools.
A copy of that condition chart can be found online or at our other website. Many casual sellers of antique tools and other antiques do not understand the concept of condition in relation to the value. Another place to consider when buying or selling used woodworking tools is local auction companies. In my city, there are auction companies that list these types of online auctions about every week or two.
The great thing about these sites is that the auction houses will usually give you weeks to place your bids. This allows buyers to research the items prior to bidding to ensure they are paying a fair price. This allows buyers to visit the location of where the auction is being held so they can carefully look over all the items listed. This way you can check to ensure the pictures tell the full story and see for yourself what kind of shape the item is in before bidding.
This option may be appealing for someone who is trying to liquidate an estate and does not have a solid understanding of the tools they are trying to sell and their values. The auction company will take care of everything from start to finish. When you contact these companies, they will want to come out and look over the items that you are wanting to sell. If the company representative thinks the items will sell, they will have you sign a contract.
In my area, once the contract is signed, they bring a team of workers on to the property to photograph and write descriptions of each of the items. Then they upload everything to their auction site and soon after the auction begins.
Once bidding had ended, the auction company will come back to the property and people with winning bids will stop by to pay for their items and take them home. The structure of payment for the sellers varies between each auction house. Expect to pay a flat fee in addition to a percentage of total sales. Over the last few years, Facebook has made more of an effort to bring buyers and sellers together on their platform. They have used Facebook Marketplace as their means to do this.
It works by sellers using their Facebook profile to post items they are selling. The primary intent of these listing is for the buyer and seller to meet locally to complete the transaction. However, sellers do have the ability to offer shipping options. Sellers can also take advantage of advertising in Facebook by promoting their listing.
Facebook offers numerous options for the seller to choose from so their focus their promoted listing to a specific group of buyers. There is no cost for the buyer or seller. Buyers or sellers of used woodworking tools should look at joining groups on Facebook that are devoted to woodworkers. Many times, these groups will have listings for equipment people are looking to buy or sell. Depending on your area, you may even find a regional group of woodworkers.
Again, no cost on this Facebook option either. Craigslist is probably the most obvious option to make our list. If you find any of our tools of interest you may click the Buy button to order from our secure Shopping Cart or review our Order Information. Not familiar with Falcon-Wood? Then check some of the comments received from our customers.
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