Fireside tools - Where to get tongs?

[RDE]

I want to get my father some tongs for the log fire as a Christmas present, as it's something he's been meaning to get for ages and never has. I've had a look on the web but it's the kind of things i'd rather buy after having seen it in the flesh if possible, so can anyone think of any national chains that would sell something like this?

The best I could come up with was John Lewis, but they didn't have any.

Cheers!

[Wings]

Hardware or Ironmongers, if I knew what area you were in I could direct you more clearly.

[RDE]

Thanks for the reply, i'm in Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan if that helps at all.

[Simpo Two]

Robert Dyas?

[Rotaree]

You'll often find some really nice ones in antique shops at this time of year as people like to get them for Christmas. We've bought a couple of sets that way and they are a lot better quality than most of the new stuff that's about.

[Wings]

Any of these Hardware shops may be able to supply you,link http://www.touchcardiff.com/business/search/typeId...

[netherfield]

Old fashioned AGA/Rayburn shop should sell them,at least ours does.

[RDE]

Many thanks for the replies everyone - some good ideas there. I'll have a look tomorrow and see what I can find.

Cheers!