French Antique 18th Century Limestone Well

A French antique stone wellhead from the 18th century with its oxidized iron framework still in place: a weathered circular limestone ring with rough edges, and above it a slender curved iron armature. The stone is chalky white, iron gray and earthy charcoal, with a gritty porous surface worn smooth in places and deeply pitted in others. The contrast between the heavy ring and the thin dark metal is the whole point of the piece.

It measures 39 1/2 inches across and 38 1/4 inches high overall; the inner opening is about 29 3/4 inches across and the stone itself stands about 33 3/8 inches. It is French, 18th century, as found. The iron is stable in its rust and should be left as it is.

Fill it with trailing ivy as a planter, set it alone in a minimalist rock garden, or place it along a limestone-paved gallery where the ironwork is seen against a lime-washed wall. Near a modern pool house the rough stone makes the architecture look sharper. An antique wellhead with its iron is uncommon; this stone wellhead is in our yard in Marina Del Rey, so come and see it, or ask for photographs and a delivered price.