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| Weight | 900 kg |
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| Dimensions | 150 × 75 × 50 cm |
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Antique French Limestone Trough 1.5m L
£5,500.00 Excl. VAT
Antique French Limestone Trough
This antique French limestone trough is a striking example of rural craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Its weathered surfaces bring a rich texture and rustic appeal to any garden or outside space, while its size and weight provide a sense of solidity and permanence. It lends itself well to use as a large planter or water feature, making use of the drainage hole in one corner.
Dimensions- 1.5m L x 0.75m W x 0.50m H
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Antique French Limestone Trough 1.5m L
This antique French limestone trough is a striking example of rural craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Measuring 1.5 metres long, 75 centimetres wide, and 50 centimetres tall, it brings substance and authenticity to any garden. Weighing just under a tonne, it is a substantial piece that demands thoughtful placement. Its aged surface tells a story of many years of use, showing worn edges, chipped corners, and weathered stone softened by moss and lichen. Despite these marks of history, the trough remains watertight and functional, featuring a drain hole for practical use as a planter or water feature.
Stone troughs have been a feature of French rural life for centuries. Traditionally, they provided fresh water for livestock and were carved by hand from solid blocks of local stone. Limestone was a preferred material in many regions of France, thanks to its availability and versatility. Craftsmen valued it for being relatively soft to carve yet extremely durable once set in place. Over time, limestone develops a rich patina, deepening in colour and texture as it weathers. This makes it ideal for creating pieces that stand gracefully in the landscape for generations.
The antique French limestone trough embodies this heritage. Its surface bears the marks of age and exposure, creating a natural patina that blends effortlessly into wild or structured garden designs. This weathering gives the trough its authentic presence, making it appear as though it has always belonged wherever it rests. The large chipped corner does not compromise its integrity but instead adds character and evidence of a long, practical life.
Second Life Durability
Using reclaimed garden features such as this antique French limestone trough offers environmental and aesthetic benefits. Reusing existing materials reduces the need for new quarrying and preserves valuable craftsmanship. It also introduces a sense of continuity, connecting modern gardens with the rural past. Each reclaimed piece carries its own story, enhancing outdoor spaces with history and texture.
With its aged beauty, strength, and lasting appeal, this antique French limestone trough remains both decorative and functional, a fine example of enduring French craftsmanship.
Place on reclaimed Yorkstone paving for a coherent, weathered look.
