Sold|$795
Carved Stone Faux Bois Planter
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This quality, one-piece faux bois planter is carved from a single block of limestone. It has a
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Large 18th Century French Limestone Cider Mill Planter, Birdbath or Fountain
Located in Woodbury, CT
French limestone and should be raised up on feet, emptied and covered in harsh winter climates. In
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Sold|$2,975
Elegant Carved Limestone Jardiniere
Located in Woodbury, CT
This beautifully-carved rectangular jardiniere is clasically elegant and would make the perfect
Huge Rectangular Hand-Carved French 18th Century Limestone Trough
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating to the late 18th century and hand-carved from a hard limestone, this stunning rectangular
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Sold|$7,000
Limestone Urns
Located in New York, NY
French 18th century limestone urns, two pairs available. Sold only as a pair.
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Carved Limestone Table Top Jardiniere
Located in Woodbury, CT
This diminutive jardiniere is hand-carved from "pierre calcaire," the well-known and highly
Antique French Carved Limestone Trough, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
This antique stone trough from the south of France has the charm and texture of a European country side. Handcrafted, circa 1880 this incredible trough is 51 inches long, 18 inches w...
Stone
Large Antique French Limestone Trough with Good Weathering and Patina
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This wide antique stone trough is also called a “timbre” in some French regions. It was carved out
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Huge Antique French Limestone Trough with Good Weathering and Patina
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
flow out. It can be turned into a lovely planter (fruit trees or flowers) but could also be turned
Limestone
Sold|$975
Chinese Oval Stone Mortar Trough
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved Chinese limestone oval mortar or trough. Fashioned out of a single block of limestone
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18th C French Carved Stone Basin on Pedestal/Birdbath/Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
excellent one. Hand-carved from limestone, the superb and deeply-carved basin has classical bow and swag
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19th Century Medium-Sized French Hand-Carved Limestone Trough
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This lovely and imposing trough is a wonderful monolithic limestone element (carved out of a single
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Large Round French 18th C Carved Limestone Trough/Fountain/Basin/Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
-carved round limestone trough is in excellent antique condition and full of fossils, which makes it very
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