Architectural Elements

Single rectangular door handle with soft corners has a spiralling relief of squares on the surface. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to t...

Hexagon form rose rock crystal quartz knob with nickel plating base. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Stained glass windows with a bamboo motif in satin black wood frames each one is 36.25" wide. The last two pictures show both pair of windows. Priced for each pair. Each window is 36...

Antique fireback / backsplash, Carrying Wounded Person. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a man carrying a wounded person away from the village, accompanied by a c...

Large and amazing Baroque Dutch mantelpiece from the 17th century. Very well decorated limewood frieze displays an array of beautiful water plants, su...

Very nice and strong French Louis XV fireplace mantel in limestone. The amazingly detailed carvings are beautifully executed, the strong lines of the mantels gives it a nice stance....

Two pairs of fabulous figural brackets created from cast plaster. Elf or Merlin like figures scrunched up under the bracket. Highly detailed castings w...

A pair of Renaissance Revival Plaster Corbels. Both look to have been pulled from an architectural setting. Each corbel has an installed metal bracket ...

Superb tal cast iron fireback or backsplash. This beautifully detailed fireback was originally a piece of a 17th century stove. These were taken apart and sold separately. Beaut...

Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.J. McLauchlan A stunning Regency-era carved wood composition pelmet by the renowned carver and gilder D.J. McLauchlan, London. The piece ...

Tall, elegant Louis XVI fireplace mantel. This lovely mantelpiece wears its patina with grace, the leftover paint, missing chips and minor dings all add to it. Perfect to be buil...

4 Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) carved and decorated balustrade railings (PRICED EACH).

French limestone Louis XV fireplace. Inside measurements: 43.7 x 55.5 inch (height x width).

18th-century French limestone fireplace surround, ca. 1775–1795 This Antique Fireplace surround is shown in the pictures as a calm, late-18th-century limestone surround with a struc...

Lovely soft toned yellow limestone with hints of red. This subtle French mantel dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. Some minor overall restorations and damages, le...

Amazing and huge 18th C. Dutch white marble bolection fireplace Louis XIV Ask for any question you might have regarding this unique m...

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown will add an unparalleled flourish to any room. Use it across a cased opening, or adorned with draperies to serve as a headbo...

Antique Sandstone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel A nice soft toned French Louis XVI Fireplace mantel in a Fine quality sandstone. The paneled frieze is ...

Pair of green marble columns with a white marble base. These columns are in two parts, fitted one inside the other. Some scattered chips. Total height 190cm. Diameter 20...

18th Century or earlier, rustic French country portal door frame for garden wall entrance. Stones are hand-carved in grey stone for a country farm house. ...

Perfect holiday gift, this nice set of firetools. The iron core and brass decorations are in good condition with nice original patina. Good usable set. Multiple sets and accessor...

A very impressive and rare pair of Regency 19th Century limestone columns. Raised on carved fluted columns topped with their richly decorated hand carved capitals, with a scroll top...

Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas. The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot. Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the b...

A very stunning 18th century Italian Blasson - Family Crest. Expertly carved from Carrara Marble with heraldic lion, a crown and vines. A spectacular pie...

A nice sized cast iron fireback showing a three star commander surrounded with clovers. Great original patina, nice condition. Ready to be installed i...

An elegant form rock crystal quartz handle with polish brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size, and metal finish upon request.

A monumental 16th century sandstone Renaissance fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam and colomn supports. Decorated with flower motives, guirlandes and cirkels. Lov...

Great square antique cast iron fireback showing a female drinking. Excellent condition, great dimension. Can be used in a fireplace or as backsplash.

A shield-shaped antefix from Thailand, early 19th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were a decorative staple in many trad...

A 19th Century French decorative architectural wall spike rail with 18 cast iron spears. Original green painted patina with some paint loss and rust. One spear is bent. Circa 1870-18...

This architectural valance from the 19th century is beautifully carved in multiple dimensions with lotus, flora, and fruits on the vine and centered with a pearl of wisdom. It beauti...

19th century Louis XVI limestone fireplace. Opening measurements: 37.8 x 48.8 inch (height x width).

Elegant 19th Century Gilt Wood Architectural Element, probably French, circa 19th Century. Retains warm original patina. It would make a great wall sculpture or decoration.

Pair of Aluminum Rooster Door Handles by WSS, Glass Printed on Copper, 1950s, Germany Measurements: 20 cm x 20 cm x 9 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us for your any type of que...

Iconic Gucci nameplate with their stylized aluminum letters that are 22 inches high. Impressive size to display. Letters will unbolt easily.

A vintage American large-size rustic wooden shutter. This vintage wooden shutter has a nice distressed look with beautifully aged wood finish that would...

Pair of Antique French wooden shutters. Original ironwork, chippy paint and wood. See pics.

A splendid triangle form architectural transom or door fan with wooden louvers in a sunburst pattern with a molded edge surround, probably dating to the late 19th or early 20th centu...

Large cast iron Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom British, Late 19th Century Height 121cm, width 184cm, depth 22cm This exceptionally well-crafted cast-iron sign is shaped in the form of the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. It was manufactured in the late nineteenth century by Walter MacFarlane & Co, Scotland’s prime producer of ornamental ironwork. The central shield of the coat of arms is occupied by designs symbolic of the four nations forming the United Kingdom. Three lions represent England and Wales, a rampant lion is symbolic of Scotland and a golden harp...

The pair of antique stone console table supports or pedestals have finely carved fluted fronts topped by acanthus leaves set against uncarv...

Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

This 18th-century antique French limestone trough (reference: OT213) is a rare, one-of-a-kind architectural salvage piece sourced from the rural countryside near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Carved by hand between 1760 and 1780, this substantial trough measures 201 cm wide × 130 cm deep × 71 cm high and weighs approximately 3,000 kg. The surface shows an authentic timeworn patina developed over centuries of use, enhancing its historical character.

Crafted from solid French limestone (pierre calcaire), this trough was hand-carved from a single block. Its robust composition makes it highly resistant to weathering, while the natural stone’s subtle tonal variations and aged surface bear witness to its centuries-old origin.

Hand carving in the 18th century involved traditional chiseling techniques by skilled stonemasons, leaving subtle tool marks that add to its authenticity and charm.

Due to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:

Stone troughs of this period were originally used in agricultural settings to hold water or feed for livestock. Their practical role and durable construction have ensured their survival for centuries, making them highly sought after by garden designers, landscape architects, and heritage property owners worldwide.

De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...

Antique fireplace mantle in walnut, precious dark and hard wood, with black circles ebonized sculptures, in the middle of the Charles X period, late 19th century, coming from Italy. ...

Sonoma Forge water bridge 9 inch two holes deck mount short bridge bathroom faucet with waterfall spout. Features: Custom “Matte White” finish. New in ...

Wood carved and painted Putti from Portugal. Wood is intricately carved and the putti has a sweet smiling face that shows through with a natural patina of age. This piece could be us...

Hexagon form rose rock crystal quartz knob with nickel plating base. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

Moroccan Encaustic Cement Tile Border with Moorish Andalusian Fez Design. Moroccan Hand-Painted Cement Tile with Traditional Fez Design Moroccan handcrafted and hand-painted cement...

Antique Limestone Fireplace from the 19th Century This antique limestone fireplace is a characterful and timeless architectural piece with a sober, elegant appearance. Crafted from ...

Depicting a robed man holding a scroll in a circular frame, the hairstyle recalls that Emperor Gallienus; rough technique is compatible with the late Third Ce...

Elegant Federal period reglazed fan light transom topping a pair of pilasters composed of capitals and paneled shafts. Bring it up to date by incorporat...

Octagon form rock crystal quartz knob with polished brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

This very heavy iron and bronze detailed tall locker with black Belgian marble base is all original. Interior details include a heavy turning handle door w...

Fabulous quality cast bronze double sided sunflower shaped door handle designed by Chrystiane Charles - silvered and ormolu finish, beautiful crisp casting, circa 1970, France. Pr...

18th century Italian wall decorative panel frieze with stunning hand-carved gilded relief. The decorative gilt relief motif is very classical, hand-carved with alternating love knots...

Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.

An Italian hand-carved wall plaque, with its original painted and gilt finish, from the 19th century. This antique wall decoration from Italy features a rectangular-shaped molded surround, with quarter-circle inner edges, that frame a carved assemblage of helmet, horn, arrows, and foliate motif at center with carved-rope and bow-tied ribbon in gilt. The original hand-painted finish has a faux marble background in gray hues, with green, red and gilt accents on the center carvings. This 19th century Italy carved plaque...

Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas. The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot. Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the b...

Decorative heart motif rim lock mechanism made of solid oak and brass. All original with key. See measurements below.

Rome For Ourselves by Aubrey Menen. Published by Mcgraw-Hill, New York, New York, 1960. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 244 pp. Illustrated with 151 plates, 41 in color. A persona...

Handmade Glass Panels Multiples Available Dimensions: 9" x 24 1/2" x 1/4" thick

Antique quality oak perdonium, coal scuttle, box or cabinet C1900. This is a lovely item, that is full of charm and character. This is a heavy quality piece, with no loose joints... far better than most. No woodworm. Good age and patina, would look amazing in the right location! Overall maximum dimensions: 35cmW x 47cmD x 45cmH. Inside bucket approximately 24cm deep, 19cm high x 27cm wide. In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with genuine antique furniture...