Limestone Architectural Elements

18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...

An antique Italian pair of Corinthian Capitals from the Renaissance period, hand carved in limestone. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1500...

19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone. This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides o...

Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA. A nicely Hand finished carved simple white and off white limestone fireplace mantel (fireplace) surro...

Magnificent architectural limestone arch originating from an 18th-century French château, carved from white limestone (pierre calcaire blanche). This grand piece features a triangula...

Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This mantel comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size makes it possible to install this mantel in ...

Very beautiful and robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone! This antique mantelpiece dates from the 18th century and has a subtle ornament in the middle of the front part ...

This authentic 19th century Louis XIII style castle fireplace is a beautiful example of craftsmanship. Made from French limestone, it exudes character and history. With its graceful ...

This is a beautiful Gothic stone sculpture made out of limestone originating from Spain. It was likely from a castle or ancient cathedral as it’s depicting a chiseled cross . It is ...

Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone. This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Coat of Arm Wall Mount Art Overdoor Crest Antique . Rare 18th century Blason Armorial Armoirie Coat of Arms with finely hand carved scrolls around an oval medallion. Great to wall mount this historic sculpture...

Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...

Beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIII. This French antique fireplace mantle has a wide front section with beautiful o...

Very beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in Campagnarde style. This fireplace has a warm color scheme and a thick top. The calm appearance and ...

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.

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Timeless French Beige Vintage limestone fireplace Surround. 19th century period Louis Philippe style fireplace in beige hard stone. It was...

An enormous, English carved Portland Stone keystone, Edwardian c.1905, with a female mask to the front. Of astonishing and imposing scale, wear as expected, repaired nose.

Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel. Unique little Louis XV Fireplace mantel in Corton Violine limestone from the area of Burgundy in France. The soft and warm tones makes this...

This authentic 18th century French fireplace surround, crafted from rare grey-beige hardstone, is a refined example of rustic elegance. Its proportions are exceptional, making it per...

A pair of 300 year old travertine mantles salvaged from a 17th century church in Le Marche. The stone is absolutely beautiful and the pieces have aged allowing for us still to see th...

A magnificent antique French limestone fireplace in Renaissance style! This historic mantel (fireplace) dates from the 18th century and exudes a lot of allure due to its robustness a...

This is a nice French honey color limestone antique fireplace surround. The waxed surface of the antique chimney piece has a silky feeling when t...

A monumental scale Cotswold limestone round garden pond or pool surround measuring a magnificent 7.3m (24ft) wide! Reclaimed from the courtyard of a large country house near Malmesb...

This fine Louis XVI antique fireplace surround in French limestone is in great condition. Original and one of a kind mantle, a real work of art, with floral details on the front of ...

A very nice soft toned limestone Louis XVI from France. This 19th century fireplace has a nice profiled top that rests above a paneled frieze with...

Carved Limestone balustrade. In a modern metal frame. North of France, Ile de France or Normandy. End of the 14th century - first half of the 15th century. Measures: 90 x 62 x 8...

Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element . LARGE and Very rare Renaissance hand carved capital of the 16th century corner carved limestone Cha...

French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design. Measures: 181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...

Reminiscent of a late 15th century coat of arms, this double eagle cartouche plaque has been hand-carved in limestone in Italy. A square top shield wi...

Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to install this mantel in al...

Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643 Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...

Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...

Beautiful and strong early 18th century George II limestone panelled frame chimneypiece. The frieze centred by a moulded keystone with graduated flut...

Hand Carved Stone Finial Decorative Architectural Element Urn Antiques landscape .Early 19th Century Rustic Decorative Flambeau . Large Center piece of Hand Crafted Stone Flame finia...

Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved in pierre de villebois stone, which is a very hard limestone used...

Solid 27 inch (70 cm) tall stone grill. This amazing piece of stone has a five legged iron grill roster on top. Originally used as a milling stone this French heavyweight was converted to a heat socking garden grill...

Beautiful robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone. This antique mantle dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIII with a beautiful ornament in the middl...

Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...

Beautiful soft toned limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France. The three differently shaped shells are perfectly and true like, executed by a French stone cutter in the 1...

17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique . Late 1600’s Rare hand carved stone Niche from a Chateau Estate Provenc...

17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace. Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace King Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney , Regal Ch...

Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x 15,6x 22 cm This French Gothic limestone frieze, adorned with curling foliage, stands ...

Beautiful antique castle fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This mantle with trumeau is richly decorated with ornaments and beautiful lines. A fireplace with a stat...

18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace , Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chi...

This pair of 18th century Italian lions have incredible detail's and likeness to their subject. Details are exquisitely rendered throughout these pieces, from the lion's mane to its ...

Beautiful unique fireplace made of French limestone! This antique mantelpiece has very beautiful shapes, ornaments and lines. A fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis ...

Very nice rustic mantelpiece of gray marble stone. A mantelpiece with few ornaments, but with beautiful lines and slightly curved legs. This mantelpiece in Campagnarde style is from ...

Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with beautiful lines. This fireplace is from the 19th century and in the style of Louis XIV. A nice compact fireplace with a rustic look.

A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in heavily antiqued Bath stone. Modelled on a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's Mes...

This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV, this is characterized by beautiful lines and o...

Discover a piece of history with this 18th-century antique well, crafted from exquisite French limestone. Its timeless beauty, worn smooth by centuries of use, adds unparalleled char...

A large carved Portland stone keystone, likely eighteenth century, the tapered form with female mask carved to the front face.

Beautiful carved antique French limestone mantel fireplace. The chimney is in Louis XVI style and dates back to the 19th century. In the fro...

Elegant mantelpiece of French limestone from the 19th century! This antique mantelpiece has beautiful lines and ornaments and is calm in appearance! A fireplace with a warm appearanc...

A gargoyle is an ornamental waterspout that protrudes from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. This rare Gargoyle dates back to...

An 18th-century staddle stone crafted from limestone and originating from England, this piece consists of two separate components: the base and the cap. When stacked together, they form a complete staddle stone. Traditionally, staddle stones served as sturdy supports for granaries, hayricks, game larders, and similar structures. By elevating these buildings above the ground, they allowed for air circulation to prevent rot, while the cap ensured that the building and its contents were out of reach for mice and other vermin. While you may still find some staddle stones serving their original purpose in England—particularly in the Cotswolds, where most of our antique staddle stones...

A rare late 13th / early 14th century limestone pinnacle reclaimed from the East End of the south retro choir roof of Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of two we have for sale. Dating...

Beautiful Baroque hand carved limestone holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Good but weathered condition just as it should. Measures: H:10c...

Beautiful rustic fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century. This antique mantelpiece has beautiful lines and few decorations. A mantelpiece that is ideal for a rural o...

Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once adorned the garden or courtyard of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a rare glimp...