Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter

$1,200

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Bring authentic garden character to an interior or exterior setting with this distinctive antique cast stone planter, crafted in France circa 1880. Rectangular in form, the trough is richly embellished on all sides with an applied shell-encrusted surface, incorporating naturalistic shell and pebble motifs set into the stone, evoking the grotto-style decoration popular in French garden design of the late 19th century. The heavily textured exterior contrasts beautifully with the smooth, hand-finished interior basin, which features original drainage openings, making the jardiniere suitable for live plantings or decorative use. The stone surface displays a naturally weathered patina with areas of mossing and mineral variation, adding depth, age, and authentic outdoor character. This antique planter is in excellent condition commensurate with age and prolonged garden use. Ideal for use as a window box, terrace planter, conservatory accent, or as an architectural container indoors, this sculptural piece offers timeless French garden appeal and pairs beautifully with both classical and rustic settings. 24.5” W x 13.75” D x 9.5” H Weighs: 116 pounds

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