18th Century Antique Limestone Trough

This limestone trough origins from France, circa 1780.

This burgundy stone trough origins from France, circa 1790.   

This burgundy stone trough origins from the Loire Valley, in France. Circa 1780.

This French Limestone Trough is an authentic antique from the 17th century. Its construction of strong limestone is sure to last, making it a t...

Dating back to the 18th century, this French Limestone Trough is a stunningly authentic antique. Its strong limestone construction ensures its ...

This 1880s French Limestone Trough is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Handcrafted from high-quality limestone, it features a pre-drilled hole for easy drainage. Enhance an...

Charm and character are infused into this handsome antique trough of French limestone. With the rings still secured to it for the horses, it’s easy to envision its past life as a quiet place to rest and replenish. Against a wall with our antique French limestone slabs...

Dating to the 1800s, this limestone trough originated in Spain. Because the stone was hand-carved, there are inherent variations to the dimensions, but it is roughly circular. It has...

A very large antique limestone trough planter or fountain circa 1800. It is extremely rare to find a limestone trough like this with so little...

We choose our French limestone troughs for their beautiful patinas and versatility as water features or planters. This beauty was hand-carved from limestone and features a lightly-we...

From Northern China a piece of great antiquity. The 18th century bowl of limestone, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of white grey sto...

Stone troughs have been used to water livestock in rural Europe for many centuries so it’s often difficult to date them. However, it is known that they were replaced by cast iron models in the mid-19th century, placing the creation of this French limestone trough or sink most likely in the early- to mid-1800s. Hand-carved from one piece, the roughly rectangular stone with 3 ¼” thick walls has an interesting, striated palette, most likely indicating that the bottom of the trough was obscured from the elements. The top of the trough has a light gray appearance with areas of light green, orange, and black patina, while the lower section has a white hue with a continuation of the accumulation seen above. Two drainage holes on one side allow the trough to be used as a garden planter or the basin of a courtyard...