The little porcelain wall piece could be for kitchen matches. 😊

That little ceramic box is for holding matches.

Great finds, Guys, the little box that hangs on wall with the lions on the front is used to hold matches for a wood stove or by the fireside to start your fire. Very useful. A fairly large box of matches fits in vertically.

The ceramique wall mounted box is for holding twisted paper tapers for lighting fires and candles. The design and decoration is emblematic of antique designs from the pottery workshops of Rouen and are based on tin-glazed Majolica. The heraldic device is the provincial coat of arms of Upper and Lower Normandie. In fact, the same design as my avatar, used in honour of my home. We have several of these in our château in Calvados, where they are hung next to our fireplaces. The coat of arms is known in Normandie as "les p'tits chats" - 'the litte cats' and is attributed to William the Conqueror, Richard I and the 12th cent. arms of Anjou. You'll see the design presented as gules, two lions (actually leopards) passant on all heraldic devices in Normandy. The best way to eliminate blackberries is to eat them. Once the bush has stopped producing, cut it back, dig up to relocate the canes elsewhere in your grounds. Blackberries are a resource. I appreciate how fond you are of making jams, preserves and chutneys, but you can also make fortified wines, cordials and tissanes, or use the berries in desserts to flavour ice cream, cheesecake, cake, muffins and cookies. Best wishes from Caen. X

'If they have soup in them, then they're soup bowls.' 😄 🤣 😂 Love the fun thrift finds! 😍

I love your inspector general watching the unwrapping of the new acquisitions 🐕

I lived in Berlin for 3 years. I told my daughter if she gets a tattoo she should get Made In Berlin. I got pregnant with her there, I wished I could have stayed a couple of more months to have her there.

The wall piece is for several things needed in the kitchen at hands reach, such as matches, mixed herbs, and salt. My grandfather had a number of these in different sizes around his kitchen

I do believe the little square pottery peace is for holly water, one would hang it on the wall near a door and you would bless yourself when you would pass through the door

Hi fellas! the container for the wall appears to be for matches. Often you'll see them with the word Allumettes on it. The one you got is so cute. How nice all the items you bought seem to have the same colors. Very pretty. Oh go ahead.. do a vlog about cleaning. I bet you'd make it fun and could inspire a few of us!! Hugs!

That little kitchen ceramic piece I believe is for matches.

Texas here, I have a similar stand, Inherited, from my Grant Great Aunt. I was told it was a tobacco stand. It was lined with tin to keep the moisture out. I thought I would never see another stand like this.

The Villeroy an Boch planter would be amazing using as a kitchen utensil holder spatulas, soup ladles etc.

Hey guys love the vlog today sorry about the flooding I love you finds the small item that nailed to the wall is a match will do a wooden match holder that you hang on the wall beside the fireplace what a light a lamp

Hi Gents, the little pot that goes on the wall could be for salt?? or for modern day it could hold business cards. The animal on the plate is a dragon, I think. A great way to get plates, cups, etc clean is to soak them in clothes washing powder for an hour (i.e persil/aerial), but you may want the lived in look. Love the mahogany table. The oak table could have a 'secret' drawer, to call it a nicer name. Ive mentioned this on other channels, but a natural way to get scratches out of furniture is to use the nut of a walnut, just keep rubbing it over the scratch and it disappears. Easy and natural and works on any colour of wood. I used one on an inlaid piece and it took the scratch out across all the different colours of wood. It really is worth a try

Love seeing all the beautiful babies! They are lovely and so well behaved. 💕💕

I love digging trenches for water movement...I feel like a kid when the water starts flowing...

The small porcelain piece you didn’t know what it was is used to hold matches. My grandmother had one in her kitchen next to her cook stove.

Hello gentlemen, as most already told, the porcelain holder is likely a matchbox holder sometimes used as cigarettes holder as well as toothpicks holder. So it holds whatever fits in. Good luck for the muddy land.

I think it's so nice that all you Château owners stay connected and have a love for beautiful antiques.

As soon as you pulled the little holder out I said out loud, "that is for matches". I have not seen one in years, with instant igniting gas stoves and central heating. A beautiful find for by your fireplace or woodburner. Lovely find.

Oh my gosh guys, 🌩🌨🌧⚡ 7 atmospheric rivers and 30 inches later, we finally are seeing some clearer skies. However, we are going thru a freeze for a couple of days. ❄❄❄ You must of received some of our rain. Can you believe it ! So unpredictable global warming and "Mother Nature" can be. Many people lost everything. I wish us all some much needed peace and quiet. Bless you both and much love. Stay safe dear ones ! 💕. 🌴🌴🌧🌧🌧🌉🌉 🌩🌧🌨🌴🌴

Y’all have turned your chateau into a home soon than any other chateau. One could feel the warmth and love of your home. Absolutely beautiful. The small hanging piece appears to be for match sticks hung by the stove.

Yes, I agree. It is a match holder.

Those 2 are doing what I did as a kid. Small water wheels, dams, and water falls. A whole lot of fun. Of course mom didn’t lake it to much. She would meet me at the door with a towel and clean clothes.

The little ceramic to hang on the wall,it’s for wooden short matches.we had one in the 1950s,next to our gas stove. Love you guys,watching all your videos😊❤️⭐️🥇🌻🆒🇺🇸

Please tell us about your beautiful dogs. They are a big part of your life and I’m sure all the dog lovers would love to know a bit about them. Much love to you both and your furry children 😋

The funny porcelain box with the seal on front is a match holder that hangs on a wall.

My Oma had a little thing like that by her stove and she used to keep salt in it. Whether or not that was the original use for it I could not tell, and I can not ask as sadly she passed when I was 17 which is a long time ago now. I still miss her. Your water problem is so familiar. Every rainy season our dam, which is about 10 meters in front of our house doubles, sometimes trebles in size, overflowing into the surrounding paddocks. We literally need a little boat to float out of here sometimes!! However, over the past 5 years, my husband has begun a program of "works" as I call it, (on a very tight budget, as we are on a limited income) with his shovel and wheelbarrow and he has dug trenches all over the place. Keeps him busy at least. This year with all the rain, is the first time, that within two days, all the water had receded from where it had overflowed and while the ground was soggy, it was not two feet underwater. The trench system was declared an official success!!! And he too had issues with the dreaded blackberry. It seemed entrenched all over our property and Anthony has gradually rooted it all out. Which is a shame, as I rather like blackberries. Enjoy your week guys!

Definitely a MATCHSTICK HOLDER!!

the bottom drawer would be for the Lady of the house to put her knitting or needlework into. the little box would hang on the wall near the fire place with matches or tapers to light cigarettes or smoking pipes with.

Enjoy all your videos. Patrick & Stewart are not scared of any kind of hard work. Keep laughing & making the best of every day.

Hi Guys, yes the little piece is a match holder. They used to make them in metal when I was young. I turned 80 in Aug. I do remember them when I was a child in our kitchen. We cooked on a wood cast iron stove.

My grandparents had a china box like container similar to yours in which they kept wooden matches to light the stove.

Great job getting the water running where it’s supposed to go. Great finds at the charity shop!

It's for wood match sticks, you are correct.

Hello. I hope you both are well. Watching you dig your trench reminded me of long ago when I was a farm hand. They used a method of watering crops called flood irrigating. When a field needed watering you would place a long pole with a large plastic tarpaulin, (a dam), covering it into the creek diverting the water into another smaller ditch. At the other end of the field you would place another dam in that ditch making sure the water could over the edge a little,, back into the creek.Then you would go up and down the ditch digging little trenches in the edge of the ditch so it would start flooding the area. It was very hot, wet,hard work and at the end of the day you knew you had done a good,honest day's work. I was 17 at the time and full of energy. That was 40 years ago. I sure could not do that now. I just thought I would share a little story with you. I have loved every minute of watching your vlogs. They are always entertaining. Take care, both of you.

Every kitchen used to have this box on the wall! One box for matches one for salt

I believe the porcelain wall hanging was to put salt in. Hang it near the cooker and you have your salt handy. Michele.

So sorry for all the work with the trenching but I thought it lent a magical touch the the surrounding countryside somehow. The chateau is looking lovely and you all look happy! Carol

The little ceramic that hangs on the wall is for stick matches.

Loving the things you buy. My problem has become, I have no more wall space 🙃 I'm thinking ceiling 🤔

the Lion container is for wooden matches to be hung next to the stove my granny had one hanging next to her gas range for years

The plates will make a nice wall arrangement to decorate your kitchen or in one of your gites.

The unknown piece holds matches or what my gran called spills for lightning fires and candles.

Spent wooden matches - usually near the stove/fireplace

The little box is used in the kitchen. It was one of three boxes. In the kitchen they used sand,soap and soda for cleaning the pots and pans.

Definitely matches, my grandmother had one in the kitchen for lighting the stove and candles.

The little hanging pottery piece is a salt box. It was usually hanging next to the stove in most of the French kitchens. It is not for matches. It is most certainly “une faïence de Quimper”.

Yes, it could be for kitchen matches or for long matches to light a fireplace.

The small piece is for matches in the old kitchen. Hanging on the wall near the stove or fireplace.

I love the blue and white serving plate

The cute little item you bought today could be a container for matches. My grandmother had one , however, it was metal and a tad taller. She kept her box of matches for lighting the stove, etc. Just my suggestion. Love your hauls from emmaus

Lovely as always. ❤ Ahhhhhh, shopping. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you’re SO good at it! ❤ Wonderful how some very simple pieces can be so satisfying. Especially that little mystery hanging piece with the lions. No clue what it’s for, but absolutely adorable. ❤ And speaking of satisfying, digging trenches to move water. That must have been especially satisfying. I love doing that sort of thing. Mankind’s futile efforts to dominate water have been ongoing since the dawn of time. It’s a loosing battle, so we always savor those small victories. Well done. Big hugs to you both.❤❤

Old matchstick holder, super cute

Love your shopping jaunt, you managed to find lots of lovely “stuff”.

It's for holding matchsticks and I love it ! ❤

The porcelain piece is a holder for wooden matches or toothpicks .

You two are like 2 kids in a candy store when you go to Emmaus! So many little treasures!

That. Small thing goes next to a wood stove to hold matches. 😊

What fun discoveries the small tables were very interesting. One for your beverages and one for 😮 who knows what. The inverted pull out was very interesting maybe for rags used after your chamber pot visit.

Match stick holder kept on the kitchen wall

The little China thing for the wall is for salt. You mount it on the wall next to the stove.

I’ve seen the holders like that with matches by old heaters to light piliot light and wood stoves

The thing that hangs on the wall is definitely for matches….I think…My grandma had one very similar and was used all the time.😊😊😊😊

I'm on for "where we're going to put it" lol

That piece that you hang on the wall is for wooden matches I believe!

Just found myself bobbing my head forward and back to the last 5 beats of the opening theme song! Classical thunder. Then I caught myself tilting my head from side to side during the brocante music. I love the plate with the fleur de lis and the coat of arms being eaten by a female Irish terrier or whatever that little beasty is. What are the markings on the back of that one, please?

Wall pocket is for matches. Really cool piece.

Yes guys Matches my granny had one nailed on the side of the fireplace for her wood stove haha I can still see her striking the matches to light the old stove .

A quick note, although I'm sure you know this anyway....antique/valuable/fragile plates should never have wire hangers put on them as they put stress on the plates and can often cause chips and cracks. There are adhesive disc hangers which are much better and can be used but these can sometimes become completely stuck to the back of the plate. So, only hang plates that you dont mind (too much) if they get damaged in this way. Thank you for such interesting vlogs!

I agree the little box is for matches. It looks to small for salt. It also looks like you are going for a blue and gold theme. Cute side tables!

Good finds! I especially like the 1st table. It's a sweet one. Great lines. I quite like the candlestick and the matchstick container as well. 👍🌸

I hang mine filled with match sticks on the fireplace mantel.

🎉❤ what a wonderful time we had together! Thank you again for your beautiful hospitality and also to your parents. Your Papa‘s lunch was amazing! Just the way we like it 😉☺️ We can’t wait to come back! Much LOVE AND HUGS ❤️

If you make it I will watch it. I totally get how it feels to go thirfting. You found some beautiful pieces. I've been at it for years collecting vintage Christmas and kitchen items. One would think this Oma would slow down but it's my kryptonite. Lol. Love and blessings to the both of you from a cold and wet GA.

Good job getting rid of the standing water. the entryway is gorgeous. My mother was German, and I LOVE German food. Saurkraut, sausages, boiled potatoes, etc.

I really enjoyed the music/cinematography during your flood footage - and cheered not just a little when the water started moving/draining. Light and love to you both 💖

I believe it holds matches.

Hello Patrick and Stuart! That trench brings back memories of digging out a flooded parking area on my friend's Vancouver Island property shortly before his surprise 50th Birthday party. In party dress and high heels while it rained!! You both looked very strong and agile out there. Good luck with the blackberry brambles! Here in Seattle folks rent goats to clear lots and hillsides. Of course, they eat everything. But you could rope off the forbidden areas! XO from Tina and Penny.

I just wondered what the standing clocks cost, you could have one in every room ! Wonderfull things you bought !☺

Sewing table

Loved the scene behind you at the opening of vlog. Those bowls look too shallow to me to be for soup. The little container for the wall will look so lovely.

Love the cake plate or you could serve cheese on it as it is nice and flat. The handle will clean up nicely. But the poor Grandfather clocks, they are so beautiful, no one wants them anymore and they are like little graveyards of clocks. The pendulum on the one you showed was so lovely.

You two are so great! I believe the little hanging is for matches . Love you guy's! ♥

bonjour, Stuart a raison c'est pour les allumettes. ma grand mère en avait un au-dessus de la cuisinière pour allumer le four qui était au gaz ou au bois. il en existe qui sont arrondis avec un couvercles en bois pour le sel.

Wonderful to see you again love seeing your market finds. Yes that is hung on the wall near the cooking stove to hold long wooden matches.

le petit pot c'est pour mettre le sel a la cuisine☺

This is to put matches and hang the box by the stove

It’s a beautiful matchsticks holder. They are still used in many of my aunties homes. They’re usually kept near the cooker.

I get so disappointed going to the different antique/vintage stores around here and I don't see beautiful dishes and glasses for a good buy. The little match holder looks like a cigarette pack holder😀... look forward to a short video! even the thrift store shopping is fun to watch!

Love the soup dishes. I would use them as pasta bowls.

Music was perfect for digging your drainage trench! Loved your shopping finds! Have a good week.

The mystery item looks like something you'd hang by the stove and put matches in it. But those usually have a fixed, open "drawer" reservoir at the bottom for the matches to fall into from the top as you use them. But yours doesn't have that open reservoir at the bottom. Very similar looking though.

Hi fellas, good shopping there!! If you're trying to give shopping up as a hobby don't come to me as I and enjoying it with you! LOL I was amazed at how wet your yard was, yet it seemed to take you long to get at the problem and fix it. That's a lot of hard work. Excellent effort. I love the way you two work together. I wanted to say that I think the that you found a quite lovely. They can easily be used in many different ways around the Chateau. I had seen you two on another Couples KZfaq channel. I knew this was coming. So nice that you're making good friends around your home. That table that you got that was literally for the indoor toilet was amazing. It hasn't been used in many years but I'm sure you'll get it super clean. I'm going to show that part of the show to my husband. An interesting find. I like the card playing table as well you're going to retire in Tennessee as far as I know currently. And they know they have a lot of shopping there with Antiques and Such. I have a few that we mostly inherited. However, I do enjoy perusing the stores. I just need a place where my husband can go hunting and fishing close by. Your puppy seems to be enjoying life. Thank you for sharing again! God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite 💜💜💕😊

You so deserved a emmaus after digging a trench. Love the white dishes with gold around the edge. You could collect a complete set, and then add to it with co-ordiinating designs. Love all that you bought except for the plate with the dragon on it. Yah another video added on per week!!!

Always a joy to follow along with you both you make meme 😊 ❤❤

Grünkohl und Wurst- definately a German comfort food.🥰

Hi guys, I’m so happy that I’m going to see you both twice in a week👏 loved your purchases and I agree with a lot of other comments, to put the little porcelain wall hanger next to your log burner and fill it with matches, practical as well as beautiful, loved the shot of the Chateau from the road, it looks stunning, much love to you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Loving your vlogs. As the wall hanger was decorated with gold, perhaps it was for calling cards to be placed?