French Antique Limestone Trough

A French antique limestone trough, reclaimed from a farm or village in France where it once held water for animals or for washing. Troughs like this were cut from a single block, and after a century or two outdoors the stone has weathered: the rim softens, the faces pit, and lichen and iron staining settle in. We have not photographed this one in detail for the site, so we would rather describe it to you directly than guess at its color here.

Antique troughs of this kind serve as planters for olives, citrus or herbs, as basins under a simple spout, or as a low feature at the end of a gravel path. Each is heavy and travels on a pallet.

This limestone trough is in our yard in Marina Del Rey. Ask us for its dimensions, current photographs and a delivered price, or come and see it by appointment.