Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Early 19th Century English Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Regency Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
20th Century Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone, Stone
20th Century French Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Limestone Building and Garden 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.
Why Choose De Opkamer?De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...
18th Century French Other Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone, Slate
17th Century Italian Louis XIII Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
1860s Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Late 20th Century French Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
Late 18th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
16th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone, Metal
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Early 2000s Italian Anglo-Japanese Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Marble, Limestone
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
2010s American Neoclassical Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Baroque Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
17th Century Italian Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
1850s Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone, Marble
2010s American Tudor Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century European Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Baroque Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Late 18th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
20th Century Italian Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Limestone Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
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