European Architectural Elements
19th Century Régence Antique European Architectural Elements
Oak
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements
Brass
Early 19th Century Country Antique European Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Wood
18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Wood
1910s Vintage European Architectural Elements
Plaster, Wood
19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Majolica
16th Century Renaissance Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone
18th Century George II Antique European Architectural Elements
Pine
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Architectural Elements
Iron
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique European Architectural Elements
Ceramic
20th Century Brutalist European Architectural Elements
Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Architectural Elements
Marble
1890s Antique European Architectural Elements
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Bauhaus European Architectural Elements
Brass
Early 20th Century European Architectural Elements
Iron, Ormolu
18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements
Marble, Breccia Marble
1930s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique European Architectural Elements
Iron
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Architectural Elements
Ceramic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements
Brass
18th Century Georgian Antique European Architectural Elements
Pottery
Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Architectural Elements
Clay
Early 20th Century European Architectural Elements
Pine
17th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements
Limestone
18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Carrara Marble
18th Century George II Antique European Architectural Elements
Pine
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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18th Century Other Antique European Architectural Elements
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Early 18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Walnut
1750s Antique European Architectural Elements
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival European Architectural Elements
Wood, Oak
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone, Metal
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique European Architectural Elements
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Poplar
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements
Marble
1860s Gothic Revival Antique European Architectural Elements
Wood
18th Century Louis XIV Antique European Architectural Elements
Griotte Marble
20th Century Baroque European Architectural Elements
Wood
19th Century Other Antique European Architectural Elements
Limestone
Early 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XIV Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone
Early 17th Century Antique European Architectural Elements
Oak
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements
Ceramic
1930s Vintage European Architectural Elements
Cement
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Architectural Elements
Brass, Iron





