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  1. Tom Hale

    Tom Hale Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello I'm new here and have required a spear and jackson antique spade and wanted to know more about its date of manufacture and possibly how much it is worth. I've restored as best as I can rust wise, but want to leave the wood as it is.
     

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    Welcome to the forum Tom. I have no idea how old your spade is, it's very nice though.
     
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    Hello guys and thanks for the welcome. And Sheal, no it's no 2 cast. Did see this site when looking. Definitely 1800s
     
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      What type of handle does it have?
      Photo of handle and blade would be helpful.
      Do you use still use it?
       
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      Don't use it and there should be pics on original post
       
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        Think I would treat the handle with some linseed oil to prevent further cracking.
        Do you have any history for it?
         
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        Welcome to the forum! That is a nice vintage tool :)
         
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        Welcome to the forum
         
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        I'm wondering about the metal YD handle as quite often spades and forks from the 19th century had either a T handle or a solid D. The solid D type was intrinsically weaker than the the T or the wooden YD.
        See here for reasonable example of solid D Vintage Spear & Jackson Neverbend No 2 Spade D handle spade Garden Digging | eBay
        Problem is very few have dates associated with them.
        Seems the going rate is £20.00 to £30.00.
         
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