French Building and Garden Elements
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical French Building and Garden Elements
Cast Stone
Mid-19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Statuary Marble
1960s Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Concrete
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
18th Century Louis XV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts French Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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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Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Early 18th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Stone
18th Century Louis XV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
Late 17th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
20th Century Louis XIV French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wood
18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Walnut
18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical French Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
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Brass
19th Century Medieval Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Stone
18th Century Louis XV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
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Cement
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Oak
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Stone
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
19th Century Victorian Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
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Zinc
Late 20th Century Regency French Building and Garden Elements
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Metal, Iron
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Bronze, Zinc
19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Stained Glass, Pine
19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Stone
Mid-20th Century Country French Building and Garden Elements
Concrete, Iron
20th Century Neoclassical French Building and Garden Elements
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Building and Garden Elements
Iron
20th Century French Provincial French Building and Garden Elements
Sandstone
19th Century Rustic Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Building and Garden Elements
Concrete
20th Century Organic Modern French Building and Garden Elements
Concrete, Cement
18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency French Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
19th Century Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Early 18th Century Regency Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Porcelain
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Building and Garden Elements
Sheet Metal
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Brass, Copper
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Building and Garden Elements
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
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Wood
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