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19th Century (Or Earlier) Cornish Granite Trough
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19th Century (Or Earlier) Cornish Granite Trough

19th century
Description

Dimensions

Height = 29.5 cm

Width = 75 cm

Depth = 47 cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243943
Dealers Internal Reference
GT-248
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Description
Dimensions

Height = 29.5 cm

Width = 75 cm

Depth = 47 cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243943
Dealers Internal Ref
GT-248
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface.
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Archive I A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface.

19th Century (Or Earlier) Cornish Granite Trough

Archive II A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface. View VI
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
Location
Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/brownsantiques
Verified Since Mar 2018
Items For Sale 172
Items Sold 1,114
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Location: Aller Cross Garage, Barnstaple Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3RD, United Kingdom
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A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface.
19th century (or earlier) Cornish Granite Trough
Ref: SA1243943
A rectangular hand-carved grey granite stone trough with a hollowed interior cavity and textured surface.
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  • ObjectGarden Planter
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialGranite
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsHand-chiselled cavity, Thick stone rim, Weathered granite surface
  • SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth century or earlier Cornish granite trough belongs to the rustic country style and functions as a garden planter with a weathered grey colour and a rustic farmhouse design vibe. The object consists of heavy stone with a thick stone rim, a hand-chiselled cavity, and a weathered granite surface showing natural weathering and darker soil deposits within the interior basin. The rectangular form displays hand-carved textures across the exterior and interior walls, characteristic of traditional utility items from this period. The piece measures 29.5 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, providing a substantial stone vessel for exterior planting schemes. Gardeners can position this granite trough on patios, terraces, or lawns to hold flowering plants, miniature shrubs, or succulents, bringing architectural interest and historical character to modern outdoor spaces.

FAQs

Granite troughs were traditionally hand-carved by stonemasons for rural farmsteads, serving as livestock waterers, feed containers, or rainwater catchments. In regions like Cornwall, local granite was utilised due to its exceptional durability and abundance.

These vessels were hollowed out from solid granite blocks using hand chisels and stone-pitching tools. The natural density of coarse-grained granite rendered them virtually indestructible and impervious to water leakage.

Authentic period examples display distinct hand-chiselled tool marks along the inner cavity, irregular hand-worked edges, and natural patination such as moss or lichen accumulation from long-term exposure to outdoor weather.

A stone trough serves as an architectural planter for alpine flora, a focal point in a courtyard, or can be adapted into a recirculating garden water feature or sink.

Granite requires minimal maintenance due to its weather resistance. Clean using clean water and a soft bristle brush to remove debris while preserving natural lichen and aged surface patina.
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