Ep 4. Pickle Mansion

In Salvage Dawgs season 6 episode 4, the team gets an opportunity to visit Pickle Mansion, a historic Victorian house built in 1889 in Roanoke, Virginia. The mansion's owner, Lisa Sphar, is a collector who has traveled the world to acquire unique items to decorate her home. However, due to economic hardship, she is now selling the mansion and its contents.

The team's mission is to salvage as many architectural features and vintage items as possible before the mansion is demolished. The task is not easy as the mansion is filled with antique furniture, stained glass windows, and ornate woodwork. Additionally, due to the mansion's age and condition, safety precautions must be taken to avoid damaging any items or causing harm to the team members.

The Salvage Dawgs begin their salvage mission by removing a beautiful fireplace mantle from the first floor living room. The mantle is made of high-quality marble and features intricate carvings. Next, the team heads to the third-floor attic where they find an old safe, vintage light fixtures, and a claw-foot tub.

As they continue their search, they find several unique items, including an antique travel trunk, a vintage meat slicer, and a collection of door hardware. Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp also discover a room filled with vintage clothing, including a rare 1930s bathing suit.

While some items are easily removed, others prove to be more challenging, such as a massive built-in cabinet that is too large to fit through a staircase opening. The team comes up with a plan to disassemble the cabinet into smaller pieces that can be transported out of the mansion.

In addition to the salvage work, the team gets a chance to learn about the mansion's history from Lisa Sphar, who shares stories about the house and its former owners. She also explains the significance of some of the items in the mansion, such as a pair of stained glass windows that were made by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

As the day comes to a close, the Salvage Dawgs have salvaged numerous items from the mansion, including an impressive collection of vintage light fixtures, a piano stool, and a set of porch columns. The team is proud of their work and grateful for the opportunity to preserve some of the history of Pickle Mansion.

Overall, Salvage Dawgs season 6 episode 4 is a fascinating and engaging episode that showcases the team's skills as they salvage items from a beautiful and historic Victorian mansion. The episode also demonstrates the importance of preserving architectural features and vintage items that contribute to the rich history and character of a community.