Limestone Architectural Elements

A French Louis XIII style limestone fireplace, with heavy architectural inner moulding, with shaped scalloped frieze, surmounted by moulded shelf in three pieces. A rustic piece. N....

A carved limestone fireplace in the English Gothic style. The diamond shaped frieze with shields and Tudor roses with moulded jambs. Moulded shelf above. A copy of an earlier piece. ...

A very large antique English carved Portland stone armorial crest dating from the late 19th century, salvaged from the facade of a City of London building. Measuring almost 2m high, this antique stone heraldic crest is a spectacular find. Handcrafted, it depicts a huge coat of arms carved in relief, the shield bearing swords...

French country, rustic-style, original antique fireplace surround in Grez-limestone. It is restored on the front of the shelf. This chimney piece is of the Regency period, 18th century. A perfect petite...

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

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...

Beautifully decorated fireplace from the 19th century. Equipped with an elegant shape and beautiful ornaments in the front part. This fireplace is in Louis XV style and has a beautif...

A well carved Renaissance style fireplace in limestone, with a centre keystone to frieze, and deeply carved drops of ribbons and flowers to...

A rare weathered 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 sa...

A small Louis XIII period French rustic limestone fireplace surround. The original remains of the patina could be removed more however we consider it gives more depth to the mantle....

A refined and beautifully proportioned antique French Louis XIV fireplace mantel, crafted from distinctive Buxy limestone, celebrated for its rich mineral composition and nuanced col...

An unusual 18th century French limestone fireplace, of the transitional Louis XIV/XV period. The elegantly shaped frieze with round motif to centre with star within. Shaped fluted ja...

An elegant neoclassical style limestone fireplace, reflecting the designs of the late 18th century. The fluted frieze with plain centre and side blockings. The inner moulding of carv...

A late 18th century English limestone well head removed from a property in Gloucestershire. Internal Diameter 55.5 cm Weight 360 kg.

An interesting mid 19th century architectural model of a cistern sculpted in limestone, possibly Bath stone, carved into an elongated oval form. Beautifully weathered and of good scale, this carved limestone sculpture...

A French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The frieze with centre patera to panelled frieze, the tapering panelled jambs with carved leaf and berry decoration with flower to centre. Sun...

An English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Chelsea Barracks, London. Can me ...

An Italian antique stone fireplace. The jambs with heavily carved sea-scrolls throughout, the frieze with matching carving and, finished with c...

A good quality French limestone Louis XVI fireplace of small scale. The jambs with tapering raised-and-fielded panels and beading, the fr...

A reclaimed garden pool surround made from natural Cotswold limestone. Supplied as 10 components. Additional Dimensions: Width and depth can be varied to suit your requirements. A...

16th century wellhead from Venice, rare find, museum quality that needs a bit of restoration, done by us. The stone it's made out is Italian Pietra Serena.

A charming Louis XV in French limestone. The gently sweeping serpentine frieze with carved shell to centre, flower paterae and entwined motifs to panelled frieze and curved jambs. Fr...

Beautiful Romanesque hand carved Capital with two faces figures - one is missing - and two round spheres. A unique piece for your collection. Beautiful Spanish Romanesque...

Very nice sized an subtel decorated French “Campagnard” style fireplace mantel. This mantel comes from the burgundy area and was reclaimed from a nice proportioned small estate. The ...

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...

Rustic French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Limestone. This lovely mantel, made from an open structured French limestone, has an rec...

Very nice warm colored antique French Louis XIV from the 18th century. The monumental trumeau mantel came from a modest Chateau in the middle of France, during the end of the 19th c...

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 build i...

Strong French Beige hard limestone decorative fireplace. Easy on the touch this French 18th century period fireplace reflects the light into the room. A great mantle for great time...

A petite French limestone fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The jambs with tapering stop-fluted pilasters, the frieze with central panel flanked by carved paterae. Scalloped shelf...

An elegant George II style fireplace in Lincoln limestone. The fluted frieze centred by plain panelled tablet, the acanthus leaf patera above bracketed jambs carved with guilloche de...

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...

A rustic and imposing limestone fireplace in the French Louis XVI style. The frieze with carved centre urn and beaded side panels with foliage decoration. The carved, panelled jambs ...

An unusual English limestone fireplace with a Gothic influence. The four hexagonal front columns supporting solid frieze with roundel decoration. The shelf with triangular detailing ...

French Abbey grand limestone fireplace. Remarkable extra heavy 17th century fireplace surround in great condition. The center shows a fortified castle with the monogram IHS in the ...

Lime washed 17th century French limestone fireplace. The simplicity of this farmhouse fireplace mantle works in different decor styles. Measures:...

Very impressive moulded bolection fireplace in French limestone. This limestone is called "Buxy" and comes from the area of Beaune in France. The moulding, dimensions and ratio are ...

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...

Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA . A Rare 18th century unique original antique French Limestone fireplace mantel. this country fireplac...

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

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...

Elegant French Vintage Fireplace surround. Small fireplace surround in a timeless beige limestone from the Louis Philippe period, 19th cent...

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. ...

A very nice and unusual shaped French Louis XV fireplace. Executed in beautiful warm bi colored limestone, this lovely decorative mantel adds true style and French class...

This is very small French country limestone fireplace surround from the Louis XV period. A delicate surround with great authentic patina and which was installed in a wood pannel...

Original fireplace chimney piece of the 18th century, Regency period. It is a one of a kind limestone fireplace surround. It bears lovely carvings of shells and scrolls on the front....

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 ...

Cute little French straight Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This petit gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to insta...

French Classic 18th century period limestone fireplace surround. This reclaimed delicate Louis XVI style fits different timeless interior design concepts. The wear on the surface com...

Unusual French limestone antique fireplace surround from the Directoire period. Its style has Italian influence with a Fine center carved element. Measures: 174 cm EW 68,50" 136 ...

Very interesting Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace. This nice limestone mantel show its age and history. Saved from a derelict building it stood in the rain for many years before bei...

Authentic 18th century Period Decorative fireplace. Super elegant French Regency period bicolor hard stone fireplace for traditional and classy timeless living. The ancient surface...

An exceptional and monumental antique French Louis XIII fireplace mantel, masterfully hand-carved from solid limestone and dating to the late 18th century. This rare architectural pi...

French antique Louis XV fireplace mantel, 18th Century. This great looking mantel is made from "Rose Liseron" limestone that can be found in the Burgundy region. This mantel was ori...

This is a very unusual fireplace surround in French hard limestone. This mantle boasts very fine detail and its original patina. It is composed of th...

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 nice French Louis XV fireplace in Buxy limestome. This grayish fossilized stone has a lovely soft toned color suitable for almost every interior. The elegant lines and simple but ...

Superb Louis XV fireplace from France. This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout. The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully dec...

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...

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 ...