Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Antique French Limestone Round Trough

$3,300
£2,505.94
€2,870.59
CA$4,686.11
A$5,125.89
CHF 2,679.95
MX$61,742.82
NOK 33,495.60
SEK 31,598.39
DKK 21,428.60

About the Item

A small circular trough carved from limestone, France, 18th century. Its low, rounded form shows centuries of weathering and patina, with one original drainage hole intact. Perfect as a garden planter, water feature base, or decorative accent, adding authentic Old World character to any space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. antique and reclaimed.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: V-THZK1stDibs: LU937946825362

More From This Seller

View All
Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
This small antique trough, hand-carved in France from limestone in the early 18th century, is both reclaimed and rich in history. Its porous stone surface shows remarkable texture an...
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in 18th century France, this antique limestone trough adds character to any garden while providing a perfect base for florals or a fountain. With authentic wear throughout, i...
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
A grand reclaimed limestone cognac cider press from 18th-century France, bursting with old-world charm. Its large form features a carved channel along the rim, where water once flowe...
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France during the 19th century, this antique reclaimed limestone trough features a classic circular form with sturdy side lugs. The stone has developed a warm, timewor...
Category

Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French limestone trough, dating back to the 18th century, features a unique character patina and charming old floral vines, showcasing its rich history. Perfect for bedd...
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France during the 18th century, this limestone trough showcases the aging character that only centuries of use can create. Its rectangular form, with weathered surface...
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

You May Also Like

Antique Trough of French limestone, ca 1760-1780 France
Located in Made, NL
Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

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 & Craftsmanship

Crafted 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 Design

Due 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 Context

Stone 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...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Rare Georgian Antique Limestone Trough Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Originating from rural France, this beautifully carved stone trough would have originally been used in a rural setting, possibly at a dairy farm, or estate courtyard. Hand-hewn from ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Oval Stone Trough, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic stone trough such as this was once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, filled with grain or water for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a bloc...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Hand-Carved Limestone Trough or Planter
Located in COULLONS, FR
A magnificent and authentic antique trough, hand-carved from a single, dense block of French limestone in the 19th century. This piece is a remarkable example of rustic artisanship, ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

French Stone Jardiniere for Patio Terrace or Garden 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This jardiniere in stone comes from an odl farm in the south west of France The jardiniere keeps the marks of time with moss which contributes to its beautiful patina. It can be used...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone