French Antique 19th Century Limestone Wellhead

A low French antique stone wellhead from the 19th century, a square limestone block with a deep round throat through its center. The stone is ash gray and beige under heavy charcoal weather staining and scattered lichen. A small, precise hole is drilled into one corner of the top rim and a shallow notch is worn into the center of the base, both left over from the ironwork and footing of its working life. The corners are blunt and rounded, the faces gritty and rugged.

It measures 34 1/2 by 33 1/4 inches and stands 19 1/2 inches high, with an opening of 24 1/4 inches. Inside the opening the limestone keeps a tight, rhythmic pattern of tool marks that hold deep shadow, a contrast to the weathered block outside. Condition is as found: staining, lichen, hole and notch all present and uncleaned.

Its wide, low silhouette makes it a grounded center for a gravel court or a terrace without interrupting the view across it. Use it as a reservoir for a low fountain, as a planter for a single sculptural plant, or simply as a block of weathered stone at the crossing of two paths. This antique wellhead is in Marina Del Rey; see the stone wellhead by appointment, or ask us for photographs and a quote.