French Antique 18th Century Wellhead

A French antique stone wellhead from the 18th century, a stout limestone block that rises from an octagonal base to a wide round rim. The stone is buff beige and smoky brown, with a bright chalky mineral bloom wrapped around the middle of the exterior. The surface is porous and matte, pitted with irregular voids after two hundred years outside. The rim is thick with a softened irregular lip, and inside the circular throat the limestone still shows the rhythm of the original tool marks.

It measures 30 1/2 inches across and 20 1/2 inches high; the opening is about 24 3/4 inches across. It is French, 18th century, as found. The faceted base gives it flat sides, so it can be set tight against a wall or paving edge while the round top stays open.

It is a knee-high anchor for a courtyard or gravel garden, a stone basin for a low fountain, or a thick collar around an upright specimen tree. A stone wellhead with an octagonal base also pairs well with square paving, where the facets echo the joints. This antique wellhead is in our yard in Marina Del Rey; come and see it, or send us your plan and we will quote it delivered.