Antique Rough-Cut Limestone Farm Trough from France

Hand-carved in Burgundy, France, circa 1850, this stout limestone trough has a wonderful patina, most noticeably the ruddy-colored accumulation of lichen and moss. The light gray 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...

The weathering of this small garden trough has given it a granite-like appearance, although it is made from reconstituted stone. Exposure to the elements has given the dark gray ston...

Mill stones have been used for a several thousand years to grind grains, hence their other name: grind stone. Their origins can be traced back to Aboriginal Australia...

These antique French Gothic style white limestone (Pierre Calcaire) pieces are old holy water vessels (stoups or 'benitiers' in French) are from a small chapel in the Drome departmen...

Salvaged from the garden of an Italian villa, this marble basin was hand-carved in the early 1900’s and most recently used as a planter. The ovate shaped bowl has an exterior width of 31 inches and has a small drainage hole in the bottom. A square, rough-cut block that extends from the backside would be used to affix the basin to a wall. The gray marble is naturally weathered, giving the stone a matte finish with a nice speckled black patina. Not only would this piece be a unique garden planter, the antique basin...

This limestone trough origins from France, circa 1780.

This French Limestone Ham Trough, dating back to the 17th century, adds a touch of history to any space. Originally used to cure and season ham in France, it now serves as a unique p...

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...

This exquisite French low-line limestone trough is a 17th century masterpiece. Handcrafted from solid limestone, it is sure to add timeless charm to your home or garden. The perfect ...

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...

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than one hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated t...