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French Terra Cotta Decorative, Architectural Ornament

About the Item

Decorative, architectural roof tower ornament in terra cotta composed of three parts which fit together. This and similar pieces sat elegantly on the towered slate roofs of large French, late 19th-early 20th century homes. References: Belle Époque, Victorian, Garden / Architectural Ornament.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some losses and wear to patina.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TC51stDibs: U0511287935591
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