Georgian Elm Butchers Block

A superb chunky late Georgian period butchers block in elm.

This characterful sturdy block exudes timely warn dents, cuts and scrapes from years of cleavers coming down heavily onto its surface.

The elm block has two sixty centimetre screw bolts going through the sides that connects the legs on both sides with screw bolt fixings. Four chunky legs support the top and we assume that the castors were added at a later date for easier manoeuvrability.

Each end of the top has a series of three wooded turned pegs for hanging either implements or cloth etc. whilst work was carried out on the block.

Due to its attractive size and wear it would work in a variety of settings and fit most kitchens. It would certainly make a unique console table with plenty of history and presence. It is rare to find butchers blocks from the Georgian period in elm, it was built to last and has not suffered at the hands of the blocks from the 20th century that were heavily cut down at the end of each shift for cleanliness purposes.

Pointers Antiques have completed no restoration of this piece and it remains in original condition as found.

Reassuringly heavy and ready to serve.

English, circa 1830.