French 15th Century Hand-Carved Granite Trough with Fountain Backsplash

View Similar Items

Hand Carved Limestone Central Fountain

19th Century French Wall Fountain

19th Century French Limestone Wall Fountain

1990s Spanish "Alhambra" Hand Carved Macael White Marble Conch Floor Fountain

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountain with Statue

Early 20th Century Urban Cast Iron Fountain with a Low-Lying Sink

Carved Grey and White Variegated Marble Fountain

Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century

19th Century Terracotta Figural Font or Water Fountain

18th Century Stone and Marble Italian Wall Fountain

French Louis XIV Period Fountain Head

1 of 20

French 15th Century Hand-Carved Granite Trough with Fountain Backsplash

About the Item

This rare and unusual keystone-shaped granite lavoir trough is from Sathe, France and dates to the 15th century. In amazing weathered condition, it has a contemporary feel because of its shape and color and would make an stunning focal point in your garden with its accompanying évier or fountain backsplash, mounted on a wall to cascade water into the lavoir. Alternatively, it would serve as a fabulous planter or self-contained herb garden! Durable in all climates, this one can remain outside uncovered anywhere (but do drain it, please). Very heavy (around 4000 lbs.), it will require a forklift when prepared for shipping and will incur an additional $700 forklift rental charge added to your final price. You will also need a forklift at your end to unload and place it once delivered. It would make an eye-catching fountain presentation in combination with our accompanying évier. The évier, hand-carved in the 15th century from a hard French limestone, was originally used as a receptacle for water piped inside a house through the lipped edge and down the channel to a little POOL for washing. We envision it as a backplate for this lavoir fountain, drilled with a simple bronze spigot, with the water flowing down the channel into the lavoir. The lavoir (trough) measures 19 in high x 44 in wide x 78.5 in deep. The évier (backplate) measures 34 in high x 10 in deep x 44 in wide. Overall height of both pieces together is 53 inches.

Dimensions:
Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 78.5 in (199.39 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Rustic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Granite,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
15th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Time-worn surface, beautifully-lichened and weathered for over five centuries of outside use. Softening of carving and a few minor chips commensurate with age and use.
Seller Location:
Woodbury, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: CTR 1013 + FOM 10041stDibs: LU86346953893