Rectangular Blue Stone wall trough
Rectangular Blue Stone wall trough : This antique trough was used for feeding livestock on a traditional Northern France farm, hand-hewn in the blue-stone of Northern France and Belgium. Ideal for re-use for the same purpose, it features 2 x quarter round corners which clearly indicate that its original location was against a wall. Alternatively it could be used as a wall fountain feature in a garden design, or a garden planter against a wall. Some clients adapt trough such as this one for use as wash-basins or sinks in boot rooms, rustic washrooms or greenhouses. Centuries-old and Truly Reclaimed it is no newer than 19th century.
Dimensions approx :
- Overall length : 100cm (39.5 inches)
- Width : 40cm (16 inches)
- Height : 28cm (11 inches)
- Inside length : 90cm (35.5 inches)
- Inside width : 29cm (11.5 inches)
- Depth : 20cm (8 inches)
On display in the architectural salvage yard at BCA’s new premises at Pont L’Evêque in Normandy.