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Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough
For sale by Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
for sale €3,101     $3,366
£2,650
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough

18th century
Description

Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough

A wonderful large scale Georgian antique sandstone trough that is square in shape and deep enough inside at 53cm to take a substantial plant or tree. It is in amazing condition with no cracks or damage. Has a single drain hole in one side. Quite rare to find a square 18th century antique trough, very decorative, perfect for gardens, courtyards and fields, it is a great colour and has a lovely surface. English and dating to around 1740. Pallet delivery for this piece.

Dimensions

Height: 69cm (27.38")

Width: 100cm (39.68")

Depth: 100cm (39.68")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Stone Garden Trough to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09171954
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-chiselled diagonal pick marks inside: manual stone dressing before mechanical sawing.
Monolithic sandstone block: carved entirely from one solid piece of stone.
Softened, weathered rim: gradual erosion from centuries of farm or estate use.
Deeply established lichen and mineral crust: long outdoor weathering.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167422
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Description
Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough
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A wonderful large scale Georgian antique sandstone trough that is square in shape and deep enough inside at 53cm to take a substantial plant or tree.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

It is in amazing condition with no cracks or damage. Has a single drain hole in one side. Quite rare to find a square 18th century antique trough, very decorative, perfect for gardens, courtyards and fields, it is a great colour and has a lovely surface. English and dating to around 1740. Pallet delivery for this piece.

Dimensions

Height: 69cm (27.38")

Width: 100cm (39.68")

Depth: 100cm (39.68")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Stone Garden Trough to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09171954
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-chiselled diagonal pick marks inside: manual stone dressing before mechanical sawing.
Monolithic sandstone block: carved entirely from one solid piece of stone.
Softened, weathered rim: gradual erosion from centuries of farm or estate use.
Deeply established lichen and mineral crust: long outdoor weathering.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167422
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth.
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Archive I A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth.

Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough

Archive II A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth. View II
Archive III A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth. View III
Archive IV A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth. View IV
Archive V A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth. View V
Archive VI A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 159
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A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth.
Large English 18th Century Square Antique Stone Trough
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A large square 18th-century stone trough displaying hand-chiselled textures, weathered grey surfaces, and lichen growth.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country Vernacular
  • MaterialSandstone, Stone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsChiselled stone basin, Square rim, Weathered lichen surface
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

This large English 18th-century antique stone trough is executed in a Georgian country vernacular style. Constructed from sandstone with a grey colour, the exterior exhibits a weathered surface with patches of lichen and hand-chiselled textures, framing a square rim above a deep basin that contains a single drain hole on one side. The piece measures 69 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 100 cm deep overall. Positioned outdoors in a garden, courtyard, or field, this rustic farmhouse trough provides ample internal capacity to accommodate a substantial plant or tree. The solid stone construction withstands external elements, functioning as a decorative architectural planter. Its generous square proportions make it suitable for display as a central focal point in landscaped grounds.

FAQs

Carved from locally quarried stone, 18th-century troughs were functional agrarian vessels used primarily for watering livestock, catching rainwater, or washing produce on rural estates.

Traditional troughs were hand-hewn from solid single blocks of natural stone, such as sandstone, gritstone, or limestone, using manual hammers and chisels to hollow out the interior basin.

Authentic pieces feature hand-tool marks inside and outside the basin, uneven wear along the top rims, natural weathering, and established organic lichen or moss growth from prolonged exposure.

These stone vessels serve as focal garden planters, water features, or courtyard displays, and can also be integrated into indoor utility areas or entrance halls as rustic architectural accents.

To preserve the masonry, ensure adequate drainage to prevent water accumulation during freezing conditions, and clean gently with water and soft bristle brushes rather than pressure washers or harsh chemicals.
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