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12-AUG-2010 Keith O'Brien

Competition Plough 2

My Great-grandfather, Robert Owen, Master Blacksmith's handbuilt competition plough - having been sold about 80 years ago it was bought back today by the family from an auction at Dolgellau Mart, North Wales. The plough was a legend in its own time and won innumerable ploughing competitions in its day. A collector unfortunately turned up forcing the price up, he'd never seen one like it and was keen to have possession - so we had to fork out the price of a new 50D to make sure we won it. Had to smile at the story I heard from the gossip in the farmers' cafe - rumour had it that "five representatives from the firm that made it had come to view it yesterday and were determined to buy it back for the company" - my Mum, Dad, Sister, the Missus and me ;-)

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Guest 29-Jan-2018 12:00
Bu rhaid iddo 'hashio' yr 'adain' fel y geweli.
Robert Owen 27-Aug-2010 19:09
Brilliant story , delighted to see that the plough has been brought back to where it belongs , after all it is one of a kind and can never be replaced ,
Best of luck from an Irish Robert Owen (with welsh connections)who is also involved in competition ploughing with vintage plough's .
David Lewins16-Aug-2010 15:01
Wonderful family history Keith and a great story, pleased you got it back!
Derek Slater14-Aug-2010 10:12
Great story Keith, and let's face it , that plough will still be around when the 50Ds of this world are all in the bin :-) A real family treasure.
Guest 13-Aug-2010 22:32
It's worth having it back in the family! Good memories!
LynnH13-Aug-2010 21:17
I'm so happy that you were able to get it back! It is priceless, so don't worry about the 50D. :) Love the narrative, looks like Obrien and Co won!
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