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Annual Tool Show and Auction
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PATINA Meetings
Jan, March (Annual Tool Show and Auction) May, Jul, Sep, Nov 2024
What is PATINA?
The Potomac Antique Tools and Industries Association, Inc. (PATINA) is an educational, tax-exempt organization for people who have an interest in the tools, crafts or manufacturing processes of the past.
Formed in 1977, PATINA is a regional tool club based in the Washington, D.C. area. We have members from 24 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign countries. Antique tool collectors, tool users and people simply seeking knowledge are well represented in PATINA's membership. The annual dues of $15 includes membership for the entire family and they are welcome to participate in all PATINA events. PATINA's original group of about 30 has grown to over 350. Antique tool collectors, tool users and people simply seeking knowledge are well represented in PATINA's membership.
Our mission is to promote and increase knowledge and understanding of the tools and trades practiced by our American ancestors.
Our bimonthly meetings, held at the American Legion Post 270 in McLean, Virginia 22101, generally start with tailgate sales around 9:00 AM, followed by a short tool auction around 12 noon. The presentation by the guest speaker begins after the auction.
Latest News from PATINA
Virginia Artisans Festival at Rockler in Fairfax This Saturday November 2!
This Saturday Nov 2, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Fairfax is hosting a Virginia Artisans Festival and has invited PATINA to sell tools, and local Guild members can show projects. Come enjoy the event and pick up a few tools that you might “need” at 12975 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax VA 22033. Continue reading→
The 45th Annual Tool Show and Auction is now set for March 15, 2025!
The 2025 Tool Show and Auction date has been announced for the weekend of March 14 and 15th 2025! As always setup and early entry will be Friday, March 14th with the actual show and auction to commence Saturday, March 15th. Consignments for 2025 have been coming in at a steady pace and will accept... Continue reading→
Upcoming PATINA meeting Sunday September 15 featuring Greg Ricketts
For our upcoming meeting on Sunday September 15 we feature returning guest speaker Greg Ricketts back by popular request. Greg will present a hands-on demo entitled “The Combination Plane: Practical Use presentation/workshop” Greg will have a wide variety of Stanley 45 and copies of this design on display, including some very rare versions, as well... Continue reading→
Upcoming PATINA meeting Sunday July 14th featuring author Betsy Davidson as guest speaker
For our upcoming July 14th program we will feature author Betsy Davidson as our featured speaker, and her presentation will be about her forthcoming book about furniture maker John Spitler, entitled: “Shenandoah’s Page Valley Style: the Painted Furniture of John Spitler, 1790-1806” . An independent decorative arts historian, Betsy is a 2004 graduate of the MESDA... Continue reading→
Washington Woodworking Guild appreciation day at Rockler Fairfax Saturday July 13
Rockler in Fairfax Va will host a Washington Woodworkers Guild Appreciation Day on July 13, one day before our meeting. PATINA Board members will be recruiting new members, and selling tools typically found at a PATINA meeting. Stop by the Rockler Event! Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is located in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center, 12975... Continue reading→
Bi-monthly meetings moved back to later start times!
At the recent May 19th meeting it was voted that the regular bi-monthly meetings will be starting later to accommodate the many members traveling to these events. Tailgating will now begin at 9am, and last until around noon. At that time we will have our mini-auction followed by our guest speaker directly after the auction,... Continue reading→
Annual Tool Sale and Auction
The next Annual Tool Show and Auction will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
On a beautiful Saturday this past March 2024, PATINA held its most recent Annual Tool Show and Auction in Damascus, Maryland. The auction took place on the same day as the dealer tool sale and started at 2:00 pm. consignees submitted tools, books, catalogs, artwork and advertising items pertaining to the subject of tools.
This annual event is free to attend and open to the general public and consists of tailgating (Friday and Saturday outside the Hall), a dealer tool sale (inside the Hall) and a tool auction (Saturday inside the Hall). The lots are open for inspection all day and usually feature antique tools, planes, chisels and the like but can also have user tools, antiques, collectables, signs and even some scientific-type pieces.
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Benefits of Membership
Our mission is to promote and increase knowledge and understanding of the tools and trades practiced by our American ancestors. Membership in PATINA is open to anyone interested in our mission.
- Attend PATINA Tool Meetings – Antique & traditional tools for sale, trade, programs, displays & demos. See schedule of meetings and information on previous meetings.
- Our annual Tool Auction has become a significant event in the tool marketplace. Quality tools and especially collector-type tools command larger premiums at our events. Tools are consigned by members and buying is open to the public. As almost all of the work of conducting the auction is done by member volunteers, we offer an inexpensive means of selling tools to the collecting community.
- Invitations to educational programs, auctions, and tool sales.