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Title: Value of hand tool
Post by: prowler on September 28, 2011, 12:43:52 PM

Hi folks -     My father left a variety of tools when he passed away in 1982, among them a pitchfork with the letters WPA (Works Progress Administration) branded into the handle.  Does this tool have any monetary value over and above the value of any quality pitchfork sold at today's hardware store?

Thank you.

Title: Re: Value of hand tool
Post by: fancypants on September 28, 2011, 12:52:17 PM

Sure would like to see an image or 2 of your pitchfork , prowler .

Might be an item for WPA-item collectors &/or 'great depression' era fans .

Title: Re: Value of hand tool
Post by: prowler on September 28, 2011, 01:36:35 PM

A photo might help, wouldn't it?  Thanks for the prompt.  Here are a couple of pics:

Title: Re: Value of hand tool
Post by: GreenhornGirl on September 28, 2011, 01:48:56 PM

I don't know much about old tools, but I do know that they definitely have a collector's market out there.  Last auction I went to a few rusty spades and a hammer went for over $100...then again, you never know with an auction, things can go over or under value.  Hopefully someone on this board can help you more.  Good luck!

Title: Re: Value of hand tool
Post by: mart on September 28, 2011, 03:00:36 PM

My Dad worked with WPA during the depression on the roads and bridges projects !! While I don`t think it has a huge collector value,, hand or farm tools in general always sell well !! Yours being marked as WPA adds value !! You just can`t tell what anything will bring until you try to sell it !! Auctions usually are better than direct sales unless you find someone specifically interested in that era !!

Title: Re: Value of hand tool
Post by: prowler on September 28, 2011, 04:30:24 PM

Thanks for the feedback.  Much appreciated.