1880s B.B. Buff Bricks

$3.50

Salvaged from the recently demolished Brantford Waterworks Engineer's House (c. 1889), these "B.B." marked buff bricks date back to the 1880s. We believe these bricks may have been manufactured by the local manufacturer Blacker's Brick Works, which operated from multiple sites in Brantford and specialized in buff and red brick from 1836 until 1890.

These heritage grade yellow bricks are in excellent condition and well suited for restoration work.

Dimensions (some variation due to reclaimed nature): 9"x2-3/8"x4-1/4"

Price is per brick.

Salvaged from the recently demolished Brantford Waterworks Engineer's House (c. 1889), these "B.B." marked buff bricks date back to the 1880s. We believe these bricks may have been manufactured by the local manufacturer Blacker's Brick Works, which operated from multiple sites in Brantford and specialized in buff and red brick from 1836 until 1890.

These heritage grade yellow bricks are in excellent condition and well suited for restoration work.

Dimensions (some variation due to reclaimed nature): 9"x2-3/8"x4-1/4"

Price is per brick.

NOTE:

All products are sold AS-IS and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please inspect items thoroughly. If you require additional photos, measurements, or details about an item please contact us. Due to the nature of salvaged historic materials, color and condition may vary.

Listed retail prices do not include applicable sales tax, cuts/customization, shipping, and/or handling charges.

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Pickup from Leaside, Toronto M-F, or please contact for shipping options.

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