PATINA Annual Tool Show and Auction
March 10-11, 2023 in Damascus, Maryland
PATINA will be holding its annual auction on Saturday March 11, 2023 in Damascus, Maryland. 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.
The 2023 Auction and Tool Sale will be held at the Damascus Maryland Volunteer Fire Association Activity Center at 10211 Lewis Drive, Damascus, Maryland, 20872.
The auction 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. The full auction listing will be posted on this page prior to the event.
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.
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
2:00pm - 5:00pm: AUCTION
If you have any tools you would like to consign to our event, please contact patinatools45@gmail.com.
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
Coming soon
Auction-Related News
- Early Bird Tickets Jan 23, 2023
- Annual Tool Sale and Auction for 2023 Jan 18, 2023
- Accepting Consignments for March Auction Jan 10, 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.