antiques vintage SNIPS tin cottage farm hen pub

Stored away in the attic for years!! A pair of tinner’s snips, Made in USA (marked). These would have been send home to Ireland from America in 1940s by Irish Farmers as the tools in Ireland were scarce, this would have been sent home to Ireland with tools and clothes and even some sweets from America In an Irish cottage (back in the day): Cutting galvanised sheet for hen-house or turf-shed repairs Trimming stove-/chimney pipe and making simple flue collars Cutting roof flashing and rain-gutter patches Making/repairing paraffin-lamp shades and candle sconces Patching galvanised buckets, ash/coal scuttles, milk pails Shaping funnels and strainers for paraffin, milk, or churns General tinsmith fixes by the local/itinerant tinsmith Trimming tin/galvanised drip-tray liners and bar-top splash guards Cutting / edging metal backing for paper Guinness signs or mirror backs Making simple lamp reflectors or patching stove-pipe in the snug General hardware jobs around the premises Display piece: hang above a range, beside a horseshoe or Guinness sign for authentic Irish cottage/pub décor Prop for photos or a vintage tool wall Irish tinsmith, tin snips, galvanised sheet, chimney pipe, stove range, paraffin lamp shade, drip tray, Guinness sign, cottage décor, pub décor, vintage tool make a unique gift or treat yourself!! Tralee town viewing anytime 0873728988 can be delivered!!