PATINA Annual Tool Show and Auction
March 10-11, 2023 in Damascus, Maryland
PLEASE NOTE--You do NOT need to be a member of PATINA to bid on any auction item and there are NO buyers premiums!!!
With the ending of major tool events in Nashua and elsewhere, we believe we have the largest tool swap in the country! Attendees in our last tool show last October came from Maine, Wisconsin, Florida, Tennessee and in between!
The auction takes place on the same day as the dealer tool sale and starts at 2:00 pm. You are invited to consign tools or items such as books, catalogs or artwork that pertain to the subject of tools.
Internet ad on estatesales.org
The 2023 Auction and Tool Sale will be held at the Damascus Maryland Volunteer Fire Association Activity Center at 10211 Lewis Drive, Damascus, Maryland, 20874.
Tables for indoor "dealers" are still available, so please contact Dave Murphy ASAP at murphydave1898@gmail.com.
Don't risk the cold or nasty weather! Come inside for a modest table fee!
Our Dealer Tool Sale and Auction will be held rain or shine, wind or snow and is open to the general public. It consists of tailgating (Friday and Saturday outside), a dealer tool sale (inside Hall) and a tool auction (Saturday inside Hall). The vendors/dealers for the tool show set up in the first two thirds of the building and the auction in the last 1/3. The lots are open for inspection all day. The lots usually feature antique tools, planes, chisels and the like but can also have user tools, antiques, collectables, signs and even some scientific-type pieces. Vendors and attendees (and PATINA club members) all bid on lots they desire.
Tailgating is free to the public attendees and dealers, although the club requests donations to help cover facility expense. $15 donations will be applied to 2023 membership for new members.
We have a nice variety of tools, including large machinist vises by Starrett and Parker, a stunning two-man Disston crosscut saw, long handled adzes, gigantic “ice machine” wrenches, hand saws, carving benches, Stanley plane No.’s 39, 48,49, ,289, etc., several Bedrock, Union, a collection of early Baltimore planes, translucent Arkansas stones, and mint wrench and socket sets by Snap-On, S-K, Craftsman, Husky, Armstrong, Proto. We also have even more consignments coming from out of the area that will be added to the auction Saturday morning before the doors open.
2023 Auction Pictures lots grouped together! (Full listing descriptions and lot numbers can be found by clicking "view listing" at the top 1/3 of page on right)
You do NOT need to be a member of PATINA to bid on any auction item and there are NO buyers premiums!!!
This event is open to the general public. Tailgating (outside) all day Friday and Saturday.
Friday, March 10, 2023
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Early Birds may enter (requires ticket purchase).
Saturday, March 11, 2023 (Tool Sale and Auction)
7:00am: Early Birds enter to shop
8:00am: Doors open for general public
2:00pm - 5:00pm: AUCTION
An Early Bird ticket buys the attendee the ability to shop on Friday and Saturday before the general public comes in at 8am Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on Friday from Dave Murphy at the event.
If you have any tools you would like to consign to our event, please contact us (select "Tool Auction Coordinator" on contact form).
You are invited to consign tools or items such as books, catalogs or artwork that pertain to the subject of tools.
PATINA is currently accepting consignments for our March 2023 auction. If you would like to consign or donate lots please click the link below.
2023 Auction Listing
Auction-Related News
- The 43rd annual Tool Show and Auction is in the books! Mar 14, 2023
- Calling all consignments for the tool auction! Feb 28, 2023
- Annual Tool Show and Auction–Auction Listings added Feb 28, 2023
- Early Bird Tickets Jan 23, 2023
Auction Schedule
Friday, March 10, 2023 (Setup day for Dealers)
9:00am - 11:30am: PATINA Committee arranges tables in Fire Hall
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Open for dealers to set up; Early Birds may enter.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 (Tool sale and Auction)
6:00am: Open for dealers to enter and set up
7:00am: Early Birds enter to shop
8:00am: Doors open for general public
2:00pm - 5:00pm: AUCTION


Past PATINA Auctions
2022 Auction
The 2022 Tool Sale and Auction was held Saturday October 1, 2022 at the Damascus Maryland Volunteer Fire Association Activity Center. The Auction started at 2pm, and featured over 300 lots, consisting of (but not limited to) mostly vintage woodworking tools, planes, chisels, anvils, tool chests, etc.
2021 Auction
The 2021 PATINA Tool Sale & Auction was held on Saturday October 16, 2021.
- 2021 Damascus Auction Listing (with Photos) (PDF)
- 2021 Damascus Auction Listing (without Photos) (PDF)
- Estate Sales Site 2021 Auction Listing (Link)
2020 Auction
The 2020 Spring Tool Sale and Auction was delayed until October due to COVID-19. The October sale was cancelled due to continued COVID-19 issues.
2019 Auction
The 2019 Spring Tool Sale and Auction was held on Saturday March 16, 2019.
2018 Auction
The 2018 Spring Tool Sale and Auction was held on Saturday March 10, 2018.