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19th Century French Butchers Block by Trussant & Cie
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €15,152     $16,447
£12,950
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19th Century French Butchers Block by Trussant & Cie

19th century
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Stunning 19th century French butchers block in the original paint finish. The piece is decorated with wonderful cast bull heads and a carved shell motif to the upstand, and a lovely shaped apron and turned legs to the base. The 7.5" thick worktop shows great age and undulations from years of use. This butchers block with made by Trussant & Cie for a restaraunt in the Sainte-Livrade region of Lot-et-Garonne in the south of France. 1860.

Height to the worktop is 33".

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Butcher Block to the 1860s.

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SA1106467
Dealers Internal Reference
8640
Description
Stunning 19th century French butchers block in the original paint finish.
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The piece is decorated with wonderful cast bull heads and a carved shell motif to the upstand, and a lovely shaped apron and turned legs to the base.
Arcadia Antiques

The 7.5" thick worktop shows great age and undulations from years of use. This butchers block with made by Trussant & Cie for a restaraunt in the Sainte-Livrade region of Lot-et-Garonne in the south of France. 1860.

Height to the worktop is 33".

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Butcher Block to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106467
Dealers Internal Ref
8640
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers.

19th Century French Butchers Block by Trussant & Cie

Archive II A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers. View VIII
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers.
19th Century French Butchers Block by Trussant & Cie
Ref: SA1106467
A 19th-century French ebonised timber butchers block featuring a carved splashback with brass bull head mounts, turned legs, and lower drawers.
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Traditionally crafted for commercial butcher shops in 19th-century France, these heavy-duty prep tables feature thick end-grain timber tops designed to withstand heavy chopping, often accompanied by ornate splashbacks, decorative metal mounts, and integrated drawers for tool storage.

They were constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, beech, or hornbeam, joined with heavy mortise and tenon joints to bear substantial weight. Splashbacks were frequently embellished with cast brass or bronze fittings, such as bull heads or shell motifs, alongside painted or ebonised timber finishes.

Authentic examples demonstrate natural wear and contouring on the work surface from historic use. Look for commercial makers plaques, cast brass hardware, visible mortise joinery, and natural timber oxidisation rather than modern fast-fastened screws or synthetic adhesives.

An antique butchers block functions as a central freestanding kitchen island or statement sideboard in open-plan spaces. Pairing its dark finish with light plaster walls, marble countertops, or contemporary brass fittings creates a balanced contrast between functional heritage and modern design.

Maintain the surface by wiping with a damp cloth and drying thoroughly, avoiding chemical solvents that strip historical finishes. Nourish raw timber surfaces periodically with food-safe oils or natural wax paste, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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