HAND TOOL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Collections

Thomas Caine Tool Collection ~ this extensive collection of quality tools was left to the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) in 1968 by Thomas Caine, a tradesman and collector. This collection is owned by the National Trust, and managed by the Caine Tool Committee, who are also members of the HTPAA. The Committee holds regular working-bees at which tools are catalogued and restored. Displays are frequently assembled from the collection. 

Featured Tools from the Caine Collection

The General Tool Collection ~ This HTPAA collection consists of tools of all trades from around the world.. 

The Australian Tool Collection ~ This HTPAA collection is an important repository of Australia's industrial and trade history. 

Featured Tools from the Australian Collection

Donations are welcomed.

The Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia and the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) enjoy a long standing mutually supportive association. Visit the Trust on the link above.