beth Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 a friend of mine wants to sell this hand bellow forge, i havent seen it only got two pictures - does anyone know a vague idea of value for this in the uk?? thank YOU!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi Beth, as I've been looking into getting a solid fuel forge lately I've been keeping a watch on ebay, these tend to sell for between £80-£200 depending on condition and depending on where they are in the country. I know that is a broad range, but i guess the value is all in the eye of the beholder, and in the mind of the seller!! I always kick myself because shortly after I graduated I was offered one for £40 but I was just about to leave to go travelling for a year, and didn't have anywhere to store it, so I didn't buy it. Gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Beth, that is a concertina belows and a side draft touyer in a heavy iron frame. It likely dates from the late19th century or early 20th century. If it is in good working order it should be worth £400 to a collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Beth, you have an opinion now. I have no idea the worth but I would jump on it simply because I (WE) are not collectors. I would USE IT yes in a heartbeat simply because it appears to BE history. I have a colonial period anvil that I use from time to time at events. IF you buy it and don't want it, I'll take it off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 thanks guys thats a range of prices ! ten hammers i wont buy it, i cant really at the moment although i agree it looks lovely bit of history - my friend just wanted me to ask you lot how much she should expect to sell it for . its a bit of a how long is a piece of string i realise, but i said i would ask. i always think something is only "worth" what somebody is prepared to pay for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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