Rare Large 17th Century French Hand Carved Limestone Bow-Front Corner Trough

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Rare Large 17th Century French Hand Carved Limestone Bow-Front Corner Trough

About the Item

Truly a very rare and special piece from Cognac, France, this trough was hand carved to fit into a corner and, as such, has a rounded or bowed front on two sides, while the other two sides are flat. Originally used as a water cistern, it has a moderately-weathered surface with some moss, as it sat under a covered roof for centuries. There is an old repair to the front right of the curved side that shows as a vertical line, but it’s not ugly and in fact, will weather-over in a few years. The trough is entirely watertight, but the photos do show a small area of dampness around our makeshift corks that we use to plug the original two drain holes. It will not leak once you have it properly plugged. It would make a fabulous water feature and is sufficiently deep to hold koi and water plants galore. Or plant it up with a spectacular array of flowers and vines. Please email or call us for additional photos or a video if you want. Please note that this piece weighs about 3000 lbs and will require a forklift to unload from the delivery truck. It should be installed on a concrete base to prevent sinking into the ground. The trough is hardy in all climates, provided that you empty it and cover the top in locations where freezing occurs in the winter. Dimensions are as follows: Height 26 in, right flat side width 42.52in, left flat side width 41.13 in, corners to front of curve 43.31 in, back corner to front of curve 53 in, interior depth 20.87 in.

Dimensions:
Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 42.52 in (108.01 cm)Depth: 41.73 in (106 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Limestone,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1650
Condition:
Repaired: There is an old repair to the front side of the trough, that makes it watertight. Wear consistent with age and use. Noted in body of description and in photos. Old repair to the front right-hand curved side. Minor nicks commensurate with a piece of this age.
Seller Location:
Woodbury, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: CTR 10321stDibs: LU863415673881