Carpenter’s Marking Gauge

On a recent visit to their local carboot, Neil and Lee come across a very interesting item.


This is a very interesting piece of carpentry tool, the design and use of which can be dated back as early as the 1600’s.



This is an old style Carpenters gauge these types of tools have been around for hundreds of years and the basic principles of the tool are still in use today. 




Although we cannot say how old this tool is exactly it does appear to be old and made from a maple or birch wood.

The Gauge is about 12 inches long and has a block of wood that slides up and down the length of the piece which can be set at any position down the length by a separate wedge that locks the block into place.

This allowed Carpenters to mark/score parallel lines down pieces of wood prior to cutting.

The gauge does show signs of use but has obviously been looked after over all these years.

Have we found a bargain?  Find out...

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Maritime Pocket Compass

Neil and Lee discuss this beautiful replica Maritime pocket compass, with push button flip top.



This delightful little piece which is approx 4.6 cm is made from brass and brushed to give it an old world and antique feel.




Its brand new and features and engraved anchor on the flip top.
Anybody who is interested in boats or the sea should have one of these.

Have Neil and Lee found another bargain?

If you would like to bid on our item, please go to the following Ebay Link:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221394563548?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649



RMS Titanic Souvenir

In 1912 the World witnessed the worst maritime disaster in history when the RMS Titanic struck and iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, killing over 1500 people.

In 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, this beautiful Plaque was commissioned – in Memory of the victims who lost their lives.



This plaque no more than 2 inches across would look superb in any ones home and a must have piece for any collector of Titanic memorabilia.



The plaque has an iron core and is layered with a gold finish .999.
The plaque comes in a protective hard plastic case.

The question here is do Neil and Lee have a Boot Sale Bargain - Stay Tuned.


If you would like to bid on this item please go to the following Ebay Link:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221394579068?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Raise the Titanic - Clive Cussler

About The Book.

The year is 1912 and the World’s biggest ocean liner the RMS Titanic has set sail for Ney York on its Ill fated maiden voyage from Southampton, England.

Stored deep within the Titanic’s cargo hold, a valuable mineral which holds the key to a next a generation defence system lies in wait for it to be found again many years later by ex- naval office Dirk Pitt.

The race to raise the Titanic is now on.



The Book is in fairly good condition with only minor folds to some of its pages.
If you have never read a Clive Cussler book before then here's your opportunity.



There's always a few of these around.
Some examples on Ebay.

Will this be a Boot Sale Bargain - Watch This Space

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221394468405?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649