Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
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Wood
1890s Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Iron
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Wood
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
17th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Stone
Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Sandstone
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Ceramic
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
18th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Carrara Marble
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Limestone
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Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Walnut
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Wood
Early 17th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Revival Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Statuary Marble
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Poplar
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
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
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Art Glass
18th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Walnut
19th Century French Other Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Limestone
20th Century French Napoleon III Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Stone
18th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Wood
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Stone
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Oak
19th Century Dutch Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Oak
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Ceramic
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Iron
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Stucco
19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
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Limestone
18th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Wood
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Stone, Limestone
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Limestone
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Limestone
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Wood
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Brass
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Wood, Lacquer
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Brass
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Zinc
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Ceramic
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Marble
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Stone
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Ceramic
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Architectural Elements
Limestone





