Guess How Much?

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I almost died when I saw this at the salvage yard yesterday!


It was sold, but what truly amazed me was how much it sold for.
 
 
$6000!

I guess you don't need to have a gorgeous shop to get these kinds of prices anymore.


Comments

Sarah said…
Wonder what French chateau this once occupied? Or do you think it is English? Have to have a big kitchen for one of these. '-)
February 22, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Kim @ French Country Antiques said…
OMG! What a wonderful butcher's block. I'd love to find one of these next time I'm in France (smaller version of course!)
February 22, 2013 at 1:20 PM
Kathysue said…
It must have had quite a story to tell for that price, Whoa!! Truly beautiful though,
kathysue
February 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Karena said…
Terri, Amazing! Do you think it is getting more difficult to find the "great steals" or is there still plenty to be found?

xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
February 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
The enchanted home said…
OH MY GOSH. I HAVE DIED AND GONE TO BUTCHER BLOCK HEAVEN. Seriously amazingly gorgeous. I would have jumped on a plane for that. It is unreal...how do you find this stuff? This is worth designing an entire kitchen around. Was it absolutely sold? Any more? I annoint you the queen of the treasure hunt.
February 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
helen tilston said…
Hello Terri

It is beautiful and no doubt a rare piece. You discover many beautiful items.

Have a brilliant weekend

Helen xx
February 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Acquired Objects said…
What a stunning, stunning butchers block! Price doesn't dictate what a shop should look like and this piece was so worth the money. I'd buy it in a nanosecond if I could afford it!

XXX
Debra~
February 23, 2013 at 4:20 AM
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February 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM
Bonnie Schulte said…
Oh wow, how beautiful. To see it in person must have been great. I'd be happy just to touch it. (grin)
February 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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February 23, 2013 at 10:40 AM
lvroftiques said…
Oh thank God! I thought you were going to say $60....And I would've been crying into next Saturday! *winks* Vanna
February 23, 2013 at 8:38 PM
debra @ 5th and state said…
REALLY?! a salvage sale!!!

have eyed these beauties in france for decades, have dreamed of owning one for decades. saving up for one......never

thanks for the eye candy!
debra
February 24, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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February 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Woodside Park said…
Be still my heart!! That is a showstopper!!! Look at that delicious patina. But $6,000 at a salvage yard? Wow, I'm super impressed. Good day for them :)
xo
Loi
February 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM
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February 26, 2013 at 8:27 AM
The enchanted home said…
I featured you on my blog today, had to share this gorgeous find!
March 1, 2013 at 3:44 AM
Laura@Elegant Nest said…
I saw that amazing piece too when I stopped in to Urban Ore a few weeks ago! It is even more beautiful in person! Wonder where it will end up?
March 4, 2013 at 11:25 AM
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