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What is a stone trough?

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What is a stone trough?
A stone trough is a long, open container in a box-like shape that was sometimes used to feed and water animals. Stone troughs could be crafted from sandstone, granite or marble, whichever material was local to the creator. Shop a collection of stone troughs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Beginning 19. Century Stone Trough French Volvic Stone, Stone Sink,
Located in Epfach, DE
Beginning 19th century stone trough French volvic stone An beginning 19thcentury stone trough from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed French Stone Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed French stone trough carved with a makers mark across to the bottom left of the front
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Urns

Materials

Stone

19th Century Antique Chinese Hand Chiseled Stone Trough, Planter
Located in Pomona, CA
This stone trough is retrieved from the village in northern China. It is hand carved out one piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Antique Stone Trough
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
A rare and beautiful antique stone trough, hand-carved from solid natural stone. Dating from the
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Antique 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Authentic Hand-Carved Antique Garden Stone Trough
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
This exquisite antique stone trough was expertly hand-carved from solid natural stone, embodying
Category

Antique 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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