Man who collected hole punchers for 50 years is having to sell the lot for £200
A MAN who spent 50 years and a small fortune collecting hole punches is having to sell the lot — for just £200.
Peter Duffell, 82, has 204 of the tools from all over the world, dating from the 1800s to 1960s.
The retired teacher buys them online and on holiday before lovingly arranging them in rows in his lounge.
Dad-of-three Peter loves everything about them, from their shapes to oak bases and cutting designs.
But wife Gill has had enough, telling him: “Sell them, or I’ll bin the lot.”
Now the hoard — including a German one he accidentally paid more than £800 for — will be auctioned next month with a £200 estimate.
Peter, of Lichfield, Staffs, said: “I’d hoped for a bit more but as I seem to be the world’s only collector it might be hard to find a buyer.
“I suppose at the very least they’ll make a scrap metal dealer happy.”
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Gill, 78, added: “They became an obsession. I’m pleased they’re off.”
Richard Winterton Auctioneers in Lichfield is selling the haul.
Peter added: “I’d be grateful if they make their estimate. I could start another collection with the money — maybe fountain pens this time.”
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