Nigel has spotted some antique tools at the local Antique Centre, one of his favourite haunts at the moment …….
They are, he said, a bargain! You might be able to buy new tools in Poundland for the same price …….. but, from our experience, they don’t last that long ……. and more importantly, mused Nigel, new tools are devoid of any gravitas or mystic …… or that certain tool shed smell.
These tools says Nigel are most probably centuries old and so have a lovely patina about them. What wonderful romantic rustic tales could they could tell of craftsmen and their trusty apprentices fashioning things of wood? He said if he was on Bargain Hunt, he would try and put a bundle together to sell at auction but I know he has an eye on the mallet for himself for driving in the pegs for the tent he had for Christmas. I think I need to suggest he looks for something a little smaller, even if it is from Poundland ……. said mallet could do some serious damage in the wrong hands.
They are, he said, a bargain! You might be able to buy new tools in Poundland for the same price …….. but, from our experience, they don’t last that long ……. and more importantly, mused Nigel, new tools are devoid of any gravitas or mystic …… or that certain tool shed smell.
These tools says Nigel are most probably centuries old and so have a lovely patina about them. What wonderful romantic rustic tales could they could tell of craftsmen and their trusty apprentices fashioning things of wood? He said if he was on Bargain Hunt, he would try and put a bundle together to sell at auction but I know he has an eye on the mallet for himself for driving in the pegs for the tent he had for Christmas. I think I need to suggest he looks for something a little smaller, even if it is from Poundland ……. said mallet could do some serious damage in the wrong hands.
That mallet looks heavy duty, and a bargain, as long as it hasn't got wood worm.
ReplyDeleteOh-I hope Nigel doesn't buy the mallet. I'm concerned that he could end up needing to use the First Aid box....!!!
ReplyDeleteMichele
Only one pound for a wonderful old tool complete with mystic; looks like a bargain to me!.... tools that are surely superior to today's made in china offerings.....but then, size is of concern where Nigel is concerned .....can't be too careful when accidental demolition via the mallet is a possibility .....happy antique shopping, Dianne
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