Nuthatch

I had a triple from Dog gone over a year ago, very good boxes, warm, light, durable and easy to clean out

Thanks for the information Regards Nuthatch

I have been given a book by W.A Blakeston, W. Swaysland and August F. Wiener on canaries and cage birds. The inside cover says that it was produced c 1885 making it 127 years old. It says that there should be 56 colour plates so I counted them and they are all there. There are some pages loose and there are slight signs of wear on the outer leather cover. Can anyone tell me what it's worth?

I think they are illegal to own under the present laws. Be careful of the people offering them to you. As for there worth, they were a useful tool just like a mattock or shovel.(pre ban) If you did not have a strong dog at the dig, they were the cleanest way to hold and draw before tailing. Like all tools they could be overused. Blacksmiths would make a pair of tongs for a small sum. About £20-£25 back in the 70's if my memory is correct. I cannot imagine that there value would be great today. They were similar to tongs used by them in there work but had pointed ends on the hand

I have been offered a set of antique tongs and have no idea what they are worth any ideas anyone. cheers nuthatch

Block headed that dog.! I was just wondering what the other half of his make up was cos he looks like he's built for the job

I seem to be having trouble getting any longevity out of my battery's, I have bought 2 brand new 7ah battery's for my Lazerlite lamp they have had about 5 uses each and dont seem to hold much charge anymore. Where am I going wrong and how do you get a decent life out of your battery's. Any idea's or method's would be good