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8 years ago

Where is the cooker / Aga?

Cook's Kitchen, Hampshire, England · More Info

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Artichoke
8 years ago
It's the large copper block under the extractor.
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Clover Kitchens
8 years ago
Hi

This isn't an Aga cooker, it's a La Cornue, which is a beautiful handmade cooker that is constructed for every customer on an individual basis to their specification.

I believe the starting price for a La Cornue is around £5,000 but more usual Chateau range starts around £20,000.

CK
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