The seat is one section of a so-called choir stall for monks. When they had their "office" services (laudes, vesper, etc.), for the long parts when they would stand singing the psalms, they could relax on that "cheat seat" and still officially be considered standing. That's why it's called the "misericordia" in Latin ("mercy") and similar in other languages. They could fold the seat back down when they wanted to sit. There's nothing quite as jolting as being in a silent part of a service when a monk loses his grip and the seat drops down with a loud "bang" instead of being softly lowered.
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Yes that's 👍 correct
@timeforturtles
3 ай бұрын
Glad you commented on the seat. I came to chime and try and say something similar. Good description! When I watch these restorations from France I often think to myself, “small wonder she has been referred to as the Eldest Daughter of the Church.” ❤
@neeag4112
3 ай бұрын
That is the origin of the german phrase 'Halt deine Klappe', which was meant as an admonishment to be gentle with the seat and now means 'shut your trap'
@alisonheppell9748
3 ай бұрын
There are some in Ushaw College with very rude carvings underneath!
@stephaniepelc1618
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful chair!! That’s a great find. You definitely couldn’t leave that behind. 😊
@judithstonier9872
3 ай бұрын
This was a lovely episode woth a bit of everything I love all the finds and your garden is beautiful I like that you explain the whys and wherefores of all you do in this great renovation 😊❤
@jangriffiths8013
3 ай бұрын
All that extra digging is so much work but I think you've made the right decision. Take care of your back!
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👌
@Ruth-uj1dm
3 ай бұрын
Terrific finds today. Including all those large stones. I'd say by the look on your face the painting was between 5 and 10 euros.
@pathoodjoy
3 ай бұрын
I love the pace of your videos (thanks Jasmine for the astute editing). Lots of variety, great explanations, hard work, lovely gardens -- something for everyone. Thank you!
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Yes she's great 👍
@KatherineAlfaro-zf2gk
3 ай бұрын
I am so glad you rescued the last of the rocks. Now the kitchen, living room and stairs work together. Oh, that church bench is a true find. Perfect to go by the fireplace. The iron corner angels add class to the cottage. Your french oak door is a gem for the front door. Your iron gate was a steal for 20 euros. Joan of Arc, I believe, cost 5 euros. Sean, your eyes were dancing when you showed us the church bench! Indeed, it is an astrounding find. What a fufilling video today! Not only the goodies you and Sam found today will enrich and give your life joy, but your viewers will enjoy seeing them and gain knowledge about antiques. A killer of a video today. Take care. Hello from Yakima, Washington, USA.
@aussiepastor4352
3 ай бұрын
Joan of Arc, I believe, cost 5 euros 💯
@msvaleriah
3 ай бұрын
That's a very cool church stool. The little sitting ledge on the underside is called a misericorde.
@michaelthornley
3 ай бұрын
I could actually read the upside down sign as I am in Australia ;)
@beastoned8596
3 ай бұрын
🤣😂
@athomeinfrancewithsam837
3 ай бұрын
Ha ha 😂
@RockyOBrien-cu9xu
2 ай бұрын
😂😅😂🙃🙂🙂
@NancyTannehill-qn5zk
3 ай бұрын
Sean , I love everything that you and Sam have purchased. Thank you for taking us to the garden, your property is such a magical place.
@carlaaijtink2586
3 ай бұрын
Very beautifull church stool. Those cast Iron corner part are awsome to❤. The cottage is going to look beautifull when it's done.
@monikastuckey8737
3 ай бұрын
I think the angels will be perfect on the fireplace. Cool finds! Love the door.
@joanlogan7416
3 ай бұрын
Perfect👍🏼
@dyannejohnson6184
3 ай бұрын
Oh Sean you and your wife are such dear friends I feel…I would be so delighted to touch the rocks on your ancient buildings, your schematics for your garden…the smells..the birds , your green house…thank you folks deeply for you journey That is a lovely seat….i saw one on another KZitem site…nice to own
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@nelleg152
3 ай бұрын
The church seat is lovely ❤
@Robin-xr2tz
3 ай бұрын
Sean you have such a great eye and vision for your finds!!!!
@joanlogan7416
3 ай бұрын
Your finds are awesome❗️👍🏼
@mkv1783
3 ай бұрын
I hope you will show the picture again after Sam restores it.
@athomeinfrancewithsam837
3 ай бұрын
If l can make a good job of it we will hang it in the cottage when done😉
@dianac52176
3 ай бұрын
The cheat seat will be perfect in the cottage, wherever you put it. Good buy.
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Hi there 😊
@nickwatson2167
3 ай бұрын
The seat at the end Sean . reminds me of the boot polish people ? Could be man things back in those times . Nice find
@chillnophone2024
3 ай бұрын
Great stuff. 🎉 best to the family, including the kitties. ❤
@sniderspider7034
3 ай бұрын
That is the coolest prayer seat, I think that would be ideal to sit down and take off your shoes - I'm also enjoying the food forest and am learning so much about good gardening.
@jlamb8442
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant finds at the vide grenier. These items are perfect, love the monks chair (thats as I know it as) doesn’t mean I’ve got right though. Love your channel Sean & family
@suehall3298
3 ай бұрын
Sam is a Gem finding your bargains the picture 20 Euros🍰☕🍰☕💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
@edwardulrich1515
3 ай бұрын
Sean and Sam, you've made great finds. The church seat is quite unique. The missing base was probably attached to a kneeler. Those cherub brackets are fantastic and will add interest to anything to which they are affixed, including your idea by the fireplace. The Jeanne d'Arc print is a great find. After Sam makes the repairs, you can hang the Saint prominently in French style.
@richardbell3844
3 ай бұрын
The church seat is called a misericord 😂😂❤
@dyannejohnson6184
3 ай бұрын
Well, well quite the puzzle…Sean you have done amazingly well with your patient unlocking the puzzle of the ancient build….thats how I felt for my 300 year old farm house on the 100 acres I bought in Ontario….part of Canadian history
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Nice
@christinecox8073
3 ай бұрын
Lovely finds thanks for sharing ❤
@janehoward1950
3 ай бұрын
Have to agree with All the other comments - this video was a Gem today - it's Amazing how upbeat one becomes when things/treasured finds come together. My favourite are those corner brackets - Perfect! The Church seat (my opinion) usage by front door shoes on/off - Oak Door - what a find! Building Materials ALSO what a find and unbelievably cheap 👏👏 - Great humour with the Signs for your Air BnB (maybe when you've finished the Cottage and your House) we'll see them hung up outside but until then - we can wait . As for the Joan of Arc - I'm only going to give a price of 1 Euro mainly because I wouldn't have bought it - Sorry - I find when it comes to pictures/ paintings everyone has their own preference. If you're happy with it - that's all that matters ❤
@beckyecklund5773
3 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful door Sean it's all really nice I'd pay twenty euros if I had Sam to restore it ❤
@lisajahn6839
3 ай бұрын
WOW! So many wonderful finds and surprises!😮😊❤🥰👍I loved this episode!
@lisajahn6839
3 ай бұрын
I love the church seat! It is georgous! 😊❤ Outstanding episode! Garden is fabulous! 😊🥰👍
@ronmchugh7959
3 ай бұрын
Hi Sean. That's a Choir Stall seat that you have, I've seen very similar in Cathedrals, the designs follow on from centuries ago. It's a really nice find 👍
@jbart5260
3 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing as soon as you showed the brackets, They would look great on the fireplace area.
@juliemix3373
3 ай бұрын
Sean, the cottage floor is going to be nice. I like the design you've come up with. I loved those metal corner brackets and the church chair are perfect for the cottage. The forest garden is such a cool idea. Cheers.
@peterwhite9261
3 ай бұрын
Wow, what beautiful finds for the cottage. I love the chair and cast iron corner fixings. Some did well. I will guess 5 euros for Joan of Arc.❤
@scifygallaura8122
3 ай бұрын
Your doing a great job
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@scifygallaura8122
3 ай бұрын
Maybe you can use those beautiful windows in the upstairs
@MicheleSamuels-x1j
3 ай бұрын
Sean those decorative brackets would look stunning around the fireplace. Great find. The wooden seat looks good too. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. As for that picture of Joan of Arc, well I wouldn't pay more than a tenner for it, sorry.
@stephaniegaromon3244
3 ай бұрын
I love the corner pieces and great finds by you and Sam. The cottage is coming along and I’m so happy it will be one level aside from the front door area. The tool you use to break up the dirt floor was one of your best purchases. It has paid for itself 100 times over. Saves your back and makes it possible to break through the tamped down dirt. I love watching you use it! I think the artwork is no higher than 10 euros by the look on your face. ❤
@mavep2855
3 ай бұрын
Wow! An oak door, great find Sam. The cottage and garden are really coming along. Thanks Sean. 🙏🍁🇨🇦
@Harleyanne774
3 ай бұрын
Sean. Use some Coopers Oil on the church chair and it’ll shine like new.
@sallyward5937
3 ай бұрын
Your filming and editing is getting better, Sean! Love you to bits! 😁🇺🇸
@susanthompson569
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful church seat! So useful, too!
@teamum7729
3 ай бұрын
Oh Sean! That door is fabulous! What a find! And a fantastic price! Great score!
@kathibrooks1401
3 ай бұрын
Thats a beautiful door. And Oak. !!! Good eye Sam
@karenmorrison8112
3 ай бұрын
I hope there's not a big hole under that void Sean? Take care. I just love watching your video, s, don't need to know all the do, s and don't, s. You know what you are doing.
@barbaraharshman9460
3 ай бұрын
Sam did a wonderful job finding the door it’s beautiful!! Joan is beautiful also! Cottage is coming along nicely.
@coletteretif6316
3 ай бұрын
It would be wonderful if the cottage could one day be a B&B for followers of your channel!! What a dream (at least to me) to be able to come and stay a few days with you wonderful people (and cats🤗 of course course 😉). Also, to be able to visit some of the pretty places you have shown us. 😊😊😊😊😊
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Maybe one day!
@coletteretif6316
3 ай бұрын
@@Seans_World 🤞🏻👍😊🤗😊😊😊
@ginanoble7203
3 ай бұрын
I would pay 10 € great having a partner who can restore the piece like the idea of corner brackets for fire surround Great progress Sean 🦘🇦🇺
@alberthameijer9037
3 ай бұрын
Very beautiful church seat 😍
@katherineleavitt7275
3 ай бұрын
Great finds at the fleamarket. I especially like the little chair that folds out. Kathy USA 🇺🇸
@robinfereday6562
3 ай бұрын
18 euros for the picture very nice it is too👍
@lisajahn6839
3 ай бұрын
The brackets are beautiful! 😊
@baggiebell
3 ай бұрын
I like your new blue work boots 🥾
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@MickiConn-eo5or
3 ай бұрын
What some great finds!
@y.lelivelt2619
3 ай бұрын
I love the seat for the cottage. Also the iron corners you bought. For the painting I would not give a penny.
@isabelmendi3973
3 ай бұрын
Your such a good man, doing all that work on the cottage floor, I like the chair , could it be a toilet basin seat holder, although it looks quite fancy.
@melindatyler727
3 ай бұрын
I love it
@zurastewart6375
3 ай бұрын
Fabulous finds all around, well done😁
@HoneyTeaBiscuit
3 ай бұрын
When I saw the corner pieces, I immediately thought of the same thing Sean. Place on the corners, at the base, of walls. Great when vacuuming so you don't bang out the corners. Great chair. Looking good. :)
@beaniecat1980
3 ай бұрын
Those were some great finds. The seat is very unique and would be perfect in the cottage. I like your natural way of gardening. I try to do the same thing.
@anabelavandenheuvel480
3 ай бұрын
Very nice piece of furniture 👍
@acadacad1
3 ай бұрын
Those benches are in chapels of Convents and Monasteries. They attended many services a day and used the bump-out under the seat when standing, like you said.
@williammorrison5678
3 ай бұрын
Knowing I had an art restorer in the family 80 euros,but I would try to get it for 20. Those brackets are really nice. Good luck with the door.
@carolinestagg6807
3 ай бұрын
Your finds are so interesting and perfect for the Cottage !!
@carladejonge4951
3 ай бұрын
Wow! Great purchases today! The cottage floor is going to be wonderful!
@lindabattles9094
3 ай бұрын
Here in Northern California it is so very hot! 104-113 farenheit for at leas the next 10 days. In Celsius that’s 40-45! The French weather, with a few sprinkles of rain looks wonderful💕. You and Sam made some terrific finds. The bench and corner brackets are just perfect….and that door, wow.
@timothyeldridge6822
3 ай бұрын
Excellent work and video!!
@lindawebb5244
3 ай бұрын
That chair is wonderful💙
@L1225O
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!
@stewartmcardle8149
3 ай бұрын
Ooh that Sean....he's such a tease isn't he.....😂
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
€10
@richardvinsen2385
3 ай бұрын
Everything will look amazing in the cottage but that door is fantastic.
@normamurray4450
3 ай бұрын
You sure did well with your purchases Sean! Your cherry trees, oh my, if I lived closer I'd afraid I'd be snitching some! Good job with your purchases as well Sam!
@Anyone4music
3 ай бұрын
That seat is called a Miséricorde/ mercy seat.
@Anyone4music
3 ай бұрын
Nice Bulkhead light !
@Anyone4music
3 ай бұрын
Love the field gate, that's my sort of thing.
@pamkullman8839
3 ай бұрын
Great finds. Your “food forest” Is coming along too! I like this concept
@viewfrommylensjane
3 ай бұрын
Agree! Absolutely love it! I am getting an old chair that converts into a table similar. Old small are hard to find anyway, items you need to buy when you see them as they are getting harder to find even in Australia as retailers buy up and new generations throw away, I am building a tiny house but will buy what I Love, I must love it or need it and know where it is going as I have no storage.
@MK-Farm-Michigan
3 ай бұрын
I love the Cast iron Cherubs.
@tambramccauley2132
3 ай бұрын
some nice finds
@cathyfield4765
3 ай бұрын
Great team work with Sam finding your sought-after furnishings.
@MsSherryjh
3 ай бұрын
Pretty neat chair!
@anabelavandenheuvel480
3 ай бұрын
They don’t do things like this anymore. Now things don’t last long . Very good buys and they will last another couple of 100 of years and they go very well with the cottage age. Excellent finds l would say.
@markanthony1507
3 ай бұрын
Great seat for your old Uncle to sit on lol😅
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Yeah mate 👌 definitely
@LorraineEffenbeck
3 ай бұрын
Nice church seat love the corner pieces. I am interested in the gardens you are making. Good work
@lynnfranzoni993
3 ай бұрын
Those corners are perfect for the fireplace
@LilDragonskudos
3 ай бұрын
hey think about it like this. for every building mat u buy at the carboots you save maybe 20 40 euros. that means at least one of your antiques was free. :) keep up the good work sean i your videos are super relaxing. keep showing everyone what a true british blue collar gentleman is !
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@mandyedgar4663
3 ай бұрын
Love the new Goodies ❤
@TLMarzewski
3 ай бұрын
So much lovely today! 😊
@gregbolitho9775
3 ай бұрын
Nice goin Sean, I was hoping it'd be something for an Archeoligist. under the stone. Nice pickups at the Antique shop. Its been a while since I walked round one. Not as good as some of the stuff I've on your walk arounds. Thanks m8, stay vertical Eh!
@kimisays2040
3 ай бұрын
I am sure you have thought about this but I will put it out there anyway. The heat from the fire will dry out the church stool and it will crack , which is maybe not what you want. Nice find .
@ukpauline3212
3 ай бұрын
Love the purchase 😊
@deannfausett3923
3 ай бұрын
Wow, really found some good things today at shop. I’m really looking forward to seeing this project when you get it finished.
@NancyGeorge-n2l
3 ай бұрын
that is so great. Anything that has more than on use is fabulous. i love history pieces.
@jimhirst
3 ай бұрын
A prayer seat.
@Robin-xr2tz
3 ай бұрын
I had forgotten about the work that you did in the barn next door to reinforce the wall.
@Mej_Javiky
3 ай бұрын
What great finds!
@juliebasford1976
3 ай бұрын
Great finds Sean and so in keeping with the age of the cottage well done Sam too.I'm loving how you think things through Sean and you never rush things , I'm a big believer that jobs evolve and change depending on the issues they present especially with old buildings , I think that's part of the fun of renovating but also that's when your skills kick in and your vast knowledge ...love it xx
@gabbyharris2906
3 ай бұрын
Great finds Sean well done. Making good progress mate. 👌❤️😀
@archiebald4717
3 ай бұрын
I believe that is called a misericord.
@wandacasper5612
3 ай бұрын
U got some great finds
@Carolbearce
3 ай бұрын
The items you found for the cottage are amazing! Nice continued work on the floor of the cottage. I think the corners for the rocks at the bottom of the stairs is a great idea. I love the items that Sam found for you also.
@Seans_World
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@smgreenartsprivate
3 ай бұрын
Lovely garden you have and that antique seat will be useful for the front door :) I would love to see a window in your kitchen bring some natural other side of room light. If you aren't going to use those window pieces you got would go lovely in it if they could open on a swivel to let air in when you need it for ventilation. If you ever do decide to do self service gites you are ready for it. Great bargain Sam indeed will bring more light into the cottage. 20 euro for a painting I have to fix even a lithograph. The frame is damaged as well.
@cecoya
3 ай бұрын
I like that chair that you got that is actually pretty cool. The Joan of Arc painting I would not have bought it, I don't really like it, it doesn't sing to me. Now put some King Arthur or Merlin there I would have tried to wheel and deal. To each their own. Have a great day
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