This antique French hand-carved stone trough, crafted in the 19th century, was shaped from a single block of limestone using traditional rural carving techniques. The slightly irregular oval form, softened rim, and thick stone walls speak to its long utilitarian life on a French farm or estate, where it would have been used for watering animals, washing, or general daily labor.
Decades of exposure have produced an extraordinary patina—mottled greys, warm ochre tones, lichen traces, and mineral veining that give the piece a soulful, timeworn presence. Its sculptural simplicity makes it a standout object today, whether used as a planter for specimen succulents or grasses, a shallow water feature, or a grounding decorative element in a garden or interior.
This is a genuinely old, beautifully preserved example of rural French stonework—functional history transformed into a sculptural artifact.
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Origin: France
Period: 19th century
Material: Hand-carved limestone
Dimensions: 19”W × 14.5”D × 9”H
Condition: Naturally weathered patina consistent with age and outdoor use
This antique French hand-carved stone trough, crafted in the 19th century, was shaped from a single block of limestone using traditional rural carving techniques. The slightly irregular oval form, softened rim, and thick stone walls speak to its long utilitarian life on a French farm or estate, where it would have been used for watering animals, washing, or general daily labor.
Decades of exposure have produced an extraordinary patina—mottled greys, warm ochre tones, lichen traces, and mineral veining that give the piece a soulful, timeworn presence. Its sculptural simplicity makes it a standout object today, whether used as a planter for specimen succulents or grasses, a shallow water feature, or a grounding decorative element in a garden or interior.
This is a genuinely old, beautifully preserved example of rural French stonework—functional history transformed into a sculptural artifact.
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Origin: France
Period: 19th century
Material: Hand-carved limestone
Dimensions: 19”W × 14.5”D × 9”H
Condition: Naturally weathered patina consistent with age and outdoor use
