Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished “A La Boucharde”

Name: Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished "A La Boucharde"
SKU: 1024-3
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SKU: 1024-3 Category: Stone Fountains & Garden Pieces Tag: New Arrivals

$9,300.00

Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished "A La Boucharde"

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Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished “A La Boucharde”

SKU: 1024-3 Category: Stone Fountains & Garden Pieces Tag: New Arrivals

$9,300.00

Description

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Hand-carved from a massive piece of Burgundy limestone, this large wellhead has been finished a la boucharde, which is a sculpting technique that uses a diamond-point hammer to give the textured aesthetic seen on the stone. Dating to the 1800s, the limestone once covered an open well, helping to minimize the occurrence of someone falling into an open well. Remnants of the original iron overthrow can still be seen as metal protrusions rising from the top edge.

The well head weighs roughly 2,280 lbs.

CONDITION: Good antique condition. Commensurate losses, with some old restoration fills. The metal overthrow has been removed, leaving small iron protrusions from the top edge. Limestone can change color with exposure to the elements. Please contact us for photos of the current patina.