It's huge and heavy and old. It must weigh about 300kg. We recruited a few friendly neighbours to help us move it up two lots of stairs into the house. I'm not so sure how friendly they'll be next time we see them, and indeed if they'll ever walk up right again.
It may not be to everyone's aesthetic cup of tea but we love it. My photos are in reverse, going from its jazzed up state to its raw beauty. It's very Shaker-ish in its simplicity. The top is not hollow, as with many butcher's blocks but solid timber.
Just 'found' you whilst blog-hopping :o)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a treasure you have unearthed! I'm green with envy, though I doubt our floor joist would take the weight. I bet you and your husband are smiling from ear to ear :o)
Best wishes
Rose H
Wow, that is gorgeous! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteAnd loving your blue glass with roses, too ..
It's fabulous! A thing of beauty. Well done.
ReplyDeleteTDM xx
Yes we had to check the floor joists, then check them again. It's like moving a piano, so it's just going to have to stay where it is for the next 50 years.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - that is simply stunning. I seriously must know where you find these treasures (I'm in your area!!) because when I attempt to hunt these type of things down, I'm not very successful! Nin
ReplyDeleteYep - Your husband did the right thing. I too would have recruited everyone I know to help move that authentic butchers block.
ReplyDeleteJust promise all the helpers some lamb cutlets, sliced up on it :-)
What a great find! I love the worn old timber of butcher blocks :)
ReplyDeleteLove it - what a great find! Suzie
ReplyDeleteIt is fantastic - looks as if it was always meant to be in that space. I love your windows too!
ReplyDeleteOMG! It is gorgeous. This is my first visit to your special space, I will follow on my way out as I am sure I will enjoy engaging and supporting your special place now I have found you,I hope you will find the some time to come visit me some time. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
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