French Double Basin Limestone Ham Trough

An antique French limestone trough dating to the 1830s, hand-carved from a single block and shaped by decades of practical use. What sets this piece apart is the subtle inward slope ...

This small antique trough, hand-carved in France from limestone in the early 18th century, is both reclaimed and rich in history. Its porous stone surface shows remarkable texture an...

An 18th century French limestone trough, hand-carved from a single block of stone and shaped by centuries of use. Its thick, substantial walls and deep rectangular basin give it a gr...

This French Limestone Trough, dating back to the 17th century, showcases a generous size and enduring elegance. Constructed from sturdy limestone, it makes for a suitable enhancement...

This beautiful hand-carved stone basin has a timeless, rustic charm. Crafted from a single block of stone, it has been worn and weathered over the years, giving it a rich, natural pa...

Wonderful 18th century Sink - Trough from the South of France. Beautifully chiseled from stone with its drainage spout. Perfect for a potting shed or as part of a fountain. Excell...

Before the advent of washing machines, monolithic pieces of limestone such as this one were used as wash basins. Known as a lavoir, this double-sloped trough would have been used in a French settlement (this one is from Dijon) as early as 1800. Dirty wares were scrubbed with soap on the slanted platform, with the suds flowing into the large basin. Typically, there is only one scrubbing platform, but ours has two, possibly indicating that it was a communal lavoir. Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, the trough is full of character, which is augmented by a mottling of white, black, light gray, and umber, which includes some areas with lichen buildup. The lavoir has a drain hole on one of the sides, which allows the trough to be used as a large rustic planter...

This imposing antique trough is a magnificent example of 19th-century French pastoral functional art. Hand-carved from a single, massive block of solid limestone, this monumental pie...