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Description

Dimensions

Approx Overall Height = 35 cm

Approx Internal Height = 23 cm

Width = 115 cm

Depth = 71 cm

Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Cornish Granite Trough to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1238624

Dealers Internal Ref

GT-247

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Telephone 07970 669382

Location

Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectGarden Planter
Period19th century
StyleVernacular / Rustic
MaterialGranite, Stone
ColourGrey
MotifsHand-chiselled granite, Rectangular basin, Rough-hewn finish, Thick stone rim

FAQs

Hand-carved granite troughs were originally used on agricultural properties as livestock watering basins, grain feeding containers, or rainwater collection vessels during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

They were hand-carved out of single solid blocks of local granite using chisels and hammers, resulting in heavy, durable containers with thick walls and hand-finished interiors.

Authentic period examples display uneven hand-chiselled tool marks, natural weathering patterns, softened edges from long-term exposure, and varying interior depths rather than uniform machine-milled surfaces.

These stone troughs function as low-profile alpine planters, herb gardens, or tranquil water features, providing historic texture within modern courtyard landscapes and stone patios.

Granite is inherently frost-resistant, requiring minimal maintenance; ensuring adequate drainage prevents water build-up, and gentle rinsing with water preserves the natural surface patina and organic lichens.