Millstones

We just received these 4 sets of millstones from Ben Hassett, owner of B. E. Hassett Millwrights. 

Each set could be put back into operation will a little refurbishment.  They could also be used for educational displays in a museum environment, because they are very unique and rare. Both sets are clockwise rotation and monolithic stones.

Price per set $4,000.

2 sets (a & b) are 42" French buhr stones that were salvaged from Sandidges Mill in Amherst County.  French buhrs were quarried in the Marine River Valley in France and shipped over as ballast on ships.  The millstones were then assembled in yards up and down the east coast. These stones are in very good shape and could be put back into operation for grinding grain.  

2 sets (c & d) are 48" from a Mill outside of Rural Retreat, VA.  Both sets of stones are dressed for clockwise rotation.  One stone is granite and possibly came from the Blacksburg, VA or Rocky Mount, NC area.  The other stone may be what is known as a Racoon Buhr stone. We believe it was quarried in Ohio.  It is a very porous aggressive looking gray stone, with aggregate inclusions.  * note: Ben has never seen another set of stones like these.

For more information about French Buhr and Raccoon Stones, click HERE.

Salvage Job: Washington Mills, Mayodan, NC

The guys headed down to Mayodan, NC recently to help save some of Washington Mills' (formerly Mayo Mills and later called Tultex) history.  

This 1.3 million square foot textile mill was built in the late 1800s on the banks of the Mayo River and was central to life in Mayodan, NC.  In the wake of overseas competition, unable to compete with prices, Tultex closed in 1999.  

While it is hard to see a piece of history pass, we are thankful that the new owner has taken the time to salvage and save so much from the landfill.

Here are just a few of the items the guys were able to save from the warehouse:

Arched Fire Doors

Louvers

Industrial Cart

This table is a great example of reclaiming and renewing salvage.  Made from an industrial machine base, the top is salvaged heart pine floor decking from the factory.

Salvage Update: Dr. James, Hamlet, NC - Medical Negatives

 We've received questions asking about the medical negatives found on our James House salvage job, featured in Episode 5 of Salvage Dawgs:

Here are just a few examples of the many negatives found in the barn.  Dr. James was a pioneer in the field of cancer research and documented many of his patients in these negatives.  To learn more about Dr. James and the Hamlet Hospital, click HERE and HERE.

The medical negatives are available here at our shop for $10 each.

Vintage Louver Wall Vents - Great as a Room Divider or Wall Accent!

These wall vents were originally used to keep air flowing in Washington Mills, a textile factory located in Mayodan, NC. 

We think these would make great wall dividers or accent for a loft or industrial space.

Multiple sizes available.

We ship nationwide, please give us a call for quote!

Black Dog Salvage

540-343-6200

A tub made for two! Repurposed Claw Foot Bath Tub turned Couch!

Inspired by Holly Golightly's trend setting couch in Breakfast at Tiffany's,  we have fabricated our first claw foot couch - with hopefully many more to come!

In the meantime, we'll work on getting Courtney decked out for an appropriate photo shoot. 

Here's a look at how it all came together...

Colorful indoor/outdoor fabric from Whiteside Designs.

It wouldn't be a Courtney Cronin (of The Dot Spot) creation without some color...

and some fun!

 note: for a brief history of claw foot tubs, click HERE

 Available here at:

Black Dog Salvage

blackdogsalvage.com

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

540-343-6200

OPEN Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Latest Salvage Job: Hamlet, NC - Carved Marble Mantel!

 

The guys have just returned from their latest salvage adventure in Hamlet, NC - saving architectural details from an 1896 farmhouse.

This stunning mantle was added sometime in the 1940s/1950s.

Complete Antique Marble Fireplace

Available here at:

Black Dog Salvage

Roanoke, VA 

here are a few more photos from the home - check our Ebay Store for more salvaged items:

The homeowner sent some additional photos of the house in its glory days!

Salvage Job: The Lawson House - South Boston, VA

published 6/24/11:
The Black Dog Crew has been busy this week salvaging The Lawson House in South Boston, VA.

Here's Sally overseeing operations.

For additional information about the salvage job, see the links to two articles from the South Boston News & Record below:

http://www.sovanow.com/index.php?%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Fpiece_by_piece_lawson_house_dismantled%2F

http://www.sovanow.com/index.php?%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Freality-tv_guru_in_town_for_lawson_demolition%2F

Father/Son Salvage Team!

We were able to salvage these columns and ionic capitals.

Beautiful front door with transom and sidelights.

Numerous mantels.

Fireplace tiles and cast iron surrounds with summer covers.

Many 5 panel doors throughout the house.

Radiators

Windows

Heart pine flooring.

Despite the hard work, the guys seemed to have a good time!

While it is always hard to see a property demolished, we are thankful for the opportunity to have salvaged her treasures.  We'll be posting the finds in our Ebay Store in the next few days, check back for updates.