Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
20th Century Spanish Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Wrought Iron
2010s French Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Slate, Metal
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Statuary Marble
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Aluminum
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Steel
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Spanish Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Carrara Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Milk Glass, Paint
2010s Portuguese Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
1880s French Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Aluminum, Other
2010s Portuguese Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Sheet Metal
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Chrome
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Aluminum, Iron
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Steel
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Steel
1970s Italian Other Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1970s Italian Other Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Art Glass, Cut Glass
1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Aluminum
Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Iron
1980s Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Wood
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Iron
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.
Why Choose De Opkamer?De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...
18th Century French Other Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Bronze
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
20th Century Italian Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Onyx
1920s English Late Victorian Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Marble
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Spanish Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Stone
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Copper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Wrought Iron
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