Limestone Architectural Elements
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone, Marble
16th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
Early 19th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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20th Century French Louis XV Limestone Architectural Elements
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
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.
Material & CraftsmanshipCrafted 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.
Possible Uses in Landscape & Garden DesignDue to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:
A focal point in a formal or rustic garden design An antique stone planter for trees, shrubs, or seasonal arrangements A water feature basin in a courtyard or landscaped estate A statement piece for heritage property restoration Historical ContextStone 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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18th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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16th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century English Rustic Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Renaissance Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Regency Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
18th Century English Rustic Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Early 18th Century European Georgian Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Mid-19th Century Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century Italian Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron, Iron
18th Century Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Early 19th Century French Country Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
Late 17th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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20th Century French Louis XV Limestone Architectural Elements
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Early 18th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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Early 19th Century French Antique Limestone Architectural Elements
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