Antique French Country Butchershop Butcher's Chopping Block Work Table

Description

Take a step back in time with this authentic antique country French boucherie billot de boucher (butchershop butcher block)

A … more Take a step back in time with this authentic antique country French boucherie billot de boucher (butchershop butcher block)

A charming early example, circa 1810, with beautifully aged heavily worn patina, full of antique character and charm, rustic warmth, and rich historical depth!

Created in Provincial France in the early 19th century, this culinary icon exudes history and craftsmanship, hand-crafted of mixed woods including maple and oak, quality solid wood construction with visible pegged mortise and dovetail joinery that adds to the interest, having a shaped backsplash with convenient tool slot for storing utensils, meat cleavers, and knives.

Featuring a thick heavy-duty contoured end-grain work surface with attractive worn smooth dark rich distressed patina, authentic wear, knife marks, and uneven organic form acquired from generations of cutting, chopping, carving, typical industrial knife work and butchery. Banded with large brass corner brackets, the rectangular butcher block sits over a paneled base stand fitted with a single deep spacious drawer, affixed with the original oversized patinated brass ring pull, ideal for convenient knife storage and easy access, over a scalloped apron, rising on chunky turned legs.

Includes a later stag antler handled sharpening rod and two primitive antique wooden handle food choppers with hand forged wrought iron blade stamped "6"

Dimensions: (approx)
46.5" Wide, 42" High, 24.5" Deep
Floor to tabletop: 33.75 High

Versatile:
A unique blend of functional, historical, and decorative; having the ideal medium / large size and substantial proportions for a variety of uses, including as a farmhouse kitchen workbench, island workstation with unfinished back, buffet server, wabi-sabi console, potting bench, entertaining charcuterie serving board or gourmet food retail store display counter, or simply displayed in a restaurant, fine dining steak house, or wine bar as a decorative conversation starter, statement piece or marketing focal point. At home or commercial, it's sure to add timeless sophistication, old fashioned character, elegant warmth, culinary inspiration, and old world European charm to any space!

Condition Report:
- Good antique condition, especially considering its age. Attractive appearance, enhanced by nicely aged heavily worn distressed patina over the whole.
- Recently lightly cleaned and waxed base, the butcher block oiled and conditioned to ensure many, many more years.
- Typical expected wear consistent with 200 years of age and indicative of industrial use, including scattered nicks, chips, marks, minor losses. Desirable old power post beetle pinholes throughout. Drawer a little rough fitting. Small gaps and separation at back and scattered throughout butcher block. Removeable backsplash. Overall strong, sturdy, stable. Presents very well

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