Small Oval Carved Stone Trough or Planter
France, CA 1820
H: 7.25 in W: 22.25 in D: 14 in
Interior Depth: 3.75 in
Ref: TEY
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#4 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#4 of Four)
It is exceedingly rare to see any trough carved with a “circle in a square”, and we are thrilled to have sourced a matched set of four 18th Century ones. We think they would make magnificent fountains, one in each quadrant of a parterre, either raised up on pedestals and surrounded by boxwoods, or installed at grade with no abutting plantings. Trough #4, seen here, is the most even-shaped of all four, but will require a bit of shimming at installation. There is not yet a drain hole in the trough, but it is quite easy to drill through the limestone to suit your preferred plumbing method. The lighter color on the top right-hand corner is because something previously rested there for a very long time, but this will weather over in a few years with continued exposure to the elements. This trough will need to be installed on compacted gravel, concrete footings or a concrete slab to prevent sinkage over time. In harsh winter climates, limestone troughs need to be emptied of water in the late fall and the opening covered with a piece of plywood weighted with stones on top. Weight is approximately 1200 lbs. Please note that although we have listed the four troughs separately, we offer a special price for all four purchased together.
France, CA 1790
H: 17.50 in W: 36.25 in D: 36.25 in
Interior Depth: 8 in Opening Diam: 25 in
Ref: CTR 1047
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#4 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#3 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#3 of Four)
It is exceedingly rare to see any trough carved with a “circle in a square”, and we are thrilled to have sourced a matched set of four 18th Century ones. We think they would make magnificent fountains, one in each quadrant of a parterre, either raised up on pedestals and surrounded by boxwoods, or installed at grade with no abutting plantings. Trough #3, seen here, has three relatively equal and level sides, but requires shimming on the fourth (shown in photos). There is not yet a drain hole in the trough, but it is quite easy to drill through the limestone to suit your preferred plumbing method. This trough will need to be installed on compacted gravel, concrete footings or a concrete slab to prevent sinkage over time. In harsh winter climates, limestone troughs need to be emptied of water in the late fall and the opening covered with a piece of plywood weighted with stones on top. Weight is approximately 1200 lbs. Please note that although we have listed the four troughs separately, we offer a special price for all four purchased together.
France, CA 1790
H: 14 in W: 36 in D: 36 in
Interior Depth: 8 in Opening Diam: 25 in
Ref: CTR 1046
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#3 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#2 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#2 of Four)
It is exceedingly rare to see any trough carved with a “circle in a square”, and we are thrilled to have sourced a matched set of four 18th Century ones. We think they would make magnificent fountains, one in each quadrant of a parterre, either raised up on pedestals and surrounded by boxwoods, or installed at grade with no abutting plantings. Trough #2, seen here, has pretty regular sides but will require a bit of shimming upon installation (shown in photos). There is a single drain hole in the trough (see photos), but it is quite easy to drill through the limestone if you require another one in a different location. This trough will need to be installed on compacted gravel, concrete footings or a concrete slab to prevent sinkage over time. In harsh winter climates, limestone troughs need to be emptied of water in the late fall and the opening covered with a piece of plywood weighted with stones on top. Weight is approximately 1200 lbs. Please note that although we have listed the four troughs separately, we offer a special price for all four purchased together.
France, CA 1790
H: 15.88 in W: 36 in D: 36 in
Interior Depth: 8 in Opening Diam: 25 in
Ref: CTR 1045
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#2 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#1 of Four)
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#1 of Four)
It is exceedingly rare to see any trough carved with a “circle in a square”, and we are thrilled to have sourced a matched set of four 18th Century ones. We think they would make magnificent fountains, one in each quadrant of a parterre, either raised up on pedestals and surrounded by boxwoods, or installed at grade with no abutting plantings. Trough #1, seen here, has three relatively equal and level sides, but requires shimming on the fourth (shown in photos). There is not yet a drain hole in the trough, but it is quite easy to drill through the limestone to suit your preferred plumbing method. This trough will need to be installed on compacted gravel, concrete footings or a concrete slab to prevent sinkage over time. In harsh winter climates, limestone troughs need to be emptied of water in the late fall and the opening covered with a piece of plywood weighted with stones on top. Weight is approximately 1200 lbs. Please note that although we have listed the four troughs separately, we offer a special price for all four purchased together.
France, CA 1790
H: 18 in W: 36.25 D: 36.25 in
Interior Depth: 8 in Opening Diam: 25 in
Ref: CTR 1044
18th C French Square Hand-Carved Limestone Trough (#1 of Four)
