Stone Architectural Elements
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
18th Century French Other Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
1960s Swiss Vintage Stone Architectural Elements
Cement
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Architectural Elements
Malachite, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
20th Century Victorian Stone Architectural Elements
Concrete
20th Century European Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stone Architectural Elements
Concrete
20th Century French Stone Architectural Elements
Concrete
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Stone Architectural Elements
Concrete, Steel
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
17th Century Italian Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
20th Century Belle Époque Stone Architectural Elements
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Spanish Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Other Stone Architectural Elements
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Stone Architectural Elements
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Other Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
19th Century French Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone, Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Carrara Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
1890s Italian Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Alabaster
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble, Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
1850s Spanish Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Griotte Marble
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 Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
20th Century French Napoleon III Stone Architectural Elements
Stone
16th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Marble
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Sandstone
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Stone, Iron
1880s French Art Deco Antique Stone Architectural Elements
Griotte Marble