French Faux Bois Wishing Well Early 20th Century

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French Faux Bois Wishing Well Early 20th CenturyA unique and delightful French Faux Bois Wishing Well circa Early 20th Century. Faux bois (from the French for false wood) refers to the artistic imitation of wood or wood grains. This fabulous piece is sculpted from iron rodded reinforced concrete and hand detailed in a naturalistic manner to resemble live wood with bark textured surfaces. A marvellous statement for any garden! Reinforced concrete was invented in the mid 1800s by Joseph Monier, a

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