French Terracotta Artichoke Finial, circa 1960s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French terracotta artichoke finial, circa 1960s. Whitewash or similar finish with terracotta edges peeking through.
Vintage 1960s French Garden Ornaments
Terracotta
French Terracotta Artichoke Finial, circa 1960s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French terracotta artichoke finial, circa 1960s. Whitewash or similar finish with terracotta edges peeking through.
Terracotta
$672Sale Price|41% Off
H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 2.76 in
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.
Iron
French 19th Century Neo Gothic Marble finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small architectural fragment. White marble finial in Gothic style. France circa 1850. weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Marble
Pair of Antique French Rustic Iron Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French iron finials from the 1950s, small in scale—roughly half-ankle height—and full of rustic charm. Their original layered paint, worn to soft blues and warm browns, sho...
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
Monumental Zinc Architectural Finials, Distressed Patina, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of monumental zinc architectural finials, each featuring a tall faceted spire form with a tapered silhouette and twisted metal finial tip.
Iron, Zinc
Monumental Carved Wood Decorative Finials, Neoclassical Style, 1950
Located in Essex, MA
Style: Neoclassical, French Country, European Architectural, Garden Ornament Material: Carved wood with distressed painted finish Origin: Possibly architectural salvage or decorative...
Wood
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Stone
Pair of Reclaimed York Stone Urn Stop Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed York stone urn stop finials, well-weathered with moss and lichen. Dating back to circa 1800, these ornate antique finials will add an air of grandeur to any prope...
Sandstone
Pair of Antique Bronze French Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate pair of antique bronze French urn finials, circa 1910. Beautifully cast, these large urns are a matching pair. Each features gadrooned bodies surmounted by decorative rose...
Metal, Bronze
18th Pair of Hand-Painted Architectural Finials
Located in Marbella, ES
An interesting pair of devotional niches made of carved and polychromed wood, dating from the 18th century. They feature an architectural structure with a pyramidal roof and stepped ...
Wood
Black Iron and Brass Onion Finial Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of black iron and brass low andirons with well-crafted blacksmith made shaped uprights on arched and scrolled legs with hand-forged thumbscrews beneath. Brass ribbed onion fin...
Brass, Iron
English Steel Firegrate with Ball Finials
Located in London, GB
An English steel firegrate with a contemporary feel. The square uprights surmounted with collared ball finials, the basket area with steel finials and circular front bar with ring de...
Steel
Neogothic French Pair of Ceramic Building Finials
Located in Marbella, ES
Neogothic French pair of ceramic building finials.
Ceramic
French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone architectural finial. This epis de faitage (or finial) stands approximately 19.25" in height, and features a primarily pyramidal-shaped body, with linear rings or geom...
Stone
English Firegrate with Large Obelisk Finials
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron firegrate. The legs tapering legs surmounted by obelisk finials, the fluted fret with oval paterae throughout. The burning area with plain front bars and mat...
Iron
$10,867Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Impressive Pair Of Antique Belgian Bluestone Finials
Located in Made, NL
An impressive set of antique stone finials of Belgian bluestone. A unique set suitable for various architectural applications.
Other
Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930s, featuring an elegant and timeless design. These pieces are distinguished by their turned brass heads, with their slender and balan...
Iron, Brass
French Iron Finial in Granite Base, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French larger-sized forged iron final in granite base from the 19th century. This antique finial from France is comprised of hand-forged iron with four outward arms with scrolled e...
Granite, Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Marble Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Steeped in French elegance, they will look beautiful as gate finials at the entrance to a driveway or as ornaments in a classically inspired garden, weathering over 140 years having ...
Marble
French 19th C Iron Finials on Granite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of forged iron finals in granite bases from the 19th century. These antique finials from France are each comprised of hand-forged iron with four large s-scrolls arms ab...
Granite, Iron
A Pair Of Monumental Lead Antique Obelisks Finials
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of antique lead obelisk roof top finials, turrets. The pyramid shaped base with scrolled brackets supporting a gadrooned plinth and obelisk finials.
Lead
Pair of Belgian Bluestone Ball Finials, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the early 1900s from Belgian bluestone, this pair of ball finials has tremendous texture. The balls, which are 13 inches in diameter, have a lightly mottled gray and b...
Stone
Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This pair would look impressive acting as driveway finials or at the entrance of a home. Perhaps they could even be a stunning new element for the garden of a country home.
Clay, Terracotta
Pair of English Brass Andirons with Classical Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
A refined pair of mid-19th-century English brass andirons, radiating timeless Georgian elegance! Each standard rises in a finely turned baluster form, crowned with a classical urn-fo...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 36 in D 24.5 in
Large Pr. Wrought Iron Finials English 19th C.
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of wrought iron finials, probably originally placed on a brick wall as decorative elements at an entrance.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures A pair of large gate pier finials This is a superb large pair of Globe Gate Post finials in good used condition The finials are 19...
Concrete
Early Blacksmith Forged Andirons with Polished Bronze Finials
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of substantial blacksmith-made iron andirons having tapered square section shafts topped by striking polished bronze suppressed ball finials, possessing spit supports with con...
Bronze, Iron
Elegant Pair of English Andirons with Brass Acorn Finials
Located in London, GB
A pair of very large polished wrought iron firedogs with scrolled feet and brass acorn finials. English, 19th century. Measures: Height: 1040 mm 41" Width: 355 mm 14" Depth: 725...
Iron, Brass
Pair of Vintage 20th Century Plaster Flame Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage 20th-century plaster flame finials, likely salvaged from a theater interior, now flicker with quiet symbolism. The flame—long a motif of inspiration, memory, and tr...
Plaster
$980Sale Price|47% Off
H 23 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Polychromed Neo-Gothic Finial, Giltwood, Belgium, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier. Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...
Hardwood
Pair of Hand Formed Sheet Metal Architectural Finials
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of hand cut and formed sheet metal corner architectural finals possible for a ridgecrest. Looks and feels like copper although I believe it is something else, like zinc or magn...
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Painted Iron Finial on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 iron finial has ivy leaves and a white painted finish. Mounted on a custom iron display stand. Unknown maker.
Iron
Set of 10 Large Antique Buff Terracotta Ball Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Finding a set of 10 is a rare and fortunate find; such a set would look stunning displayed in a charming garden or perhaps acting as gate finials across several entrances of a presti...
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Painted Copper Architectural Sphere Post Finials
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Painted Copper Architectural Sphere Post Finials.
Metal, Copper
$881Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Carved and Giltwood Italian Architectural Finials
Located in Lomita, CA
Italian details and beautiful acanthus hand carved leaves designed in an upward sweep make this pair of architectural finials stand out. These are circa mid to late 18th century gilt...
Giltwood
19th Century Set of Large Belgium Bluestone Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous set of large finials composed of Belgium Bluestone. These items are sold as a set of 2. Origin; Belgium.
Stone
Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials. Simple original French cast iron fence finials cut and mounted on contemporary steel bases. The list...
Iron
Antique Zinc Finial, Handcrafted in France, Circa 1820-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th-century French zinc finial, handcrafted and preserved in good condition. The decorative form features finely detailed workmanship accented with chicken wire, adding tex...
Wire, Zinc
Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary architectural roof finial spire over 9 feet high constructed of hand beaten copper then finished in gold leaf. Looking for a statement piece? You've found it! Weighs un...
Copper
French Roof Top Finial Epoque Napoleon III in Zinc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 19th-century French zinc rooftop finial features a beautifully weathered patina and originates from a courthouse in Northern France. Raised on a triangular base with a classical...
Zinc
Late 18th Century French Terracotta 'Pot au Feu' Finial
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 18th Century French terracotta finial in two parts. The base a Neo-Classical urn adorned with garlands supporting a top section of flames.Minor losses commensurate with age.
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Carved Limestone Basket of Fruit Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique carved oval shaped limestone baskets of fruit finials. These were reclaimed from a garden in South London.
Limestone
19th Century Italian Zinc Flame Finials on Distressed Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted on simple, square wooden plinths with a lightly distressed, painted finish, the bases add contrast and elevate the finials for display. Originally architectural elements—poss...
Zinc
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Stone Artichoke Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century weathered stone artichoke finials. They are all hand chiseled and have bulbous shapes with a layered, petal-like pattern covering their surfaces, and each rests...
Stone
$1,990 / set
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Italian Wrought Fire Dogs with Pomegranate Finials
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian wrought fire dogs with brass pomegranate finials. The brass finials sit over wrought uprights on scrolled supports with wedge-pin locking all elements in position. ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Georgian Fire Basket with Brass Finials
Located in Ware, GB
An exceptional early 18th-century fire basket combining sculptural form with refined craftsmanship. The cast-iron backplate is richly modelled in high relief with a classical figure...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Yorkstone Gate Pier Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mid 19th century antique carved York stone gate pier finials. Dating to circa 1860, you can just imagine these striking antique finials either side of an entrance gate to...
Stone
Mid-20th Century Wrought Iron Andirons with Bull Head Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron andirons featuring bull head finials and curved feet. Dimensions 7.5" width x 23.5" depth x 12" height. Condition Good vintage condition with age appropriate p...
Wrought Iron
18th C. Italian Monumental Finial with its Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood monumental finial, with its original finish, from the 18th century. This antique fragment from Italy has a shapely body, and has been beautifully pierce-carved...
Wood
1940s Art Deco Polished Nickel Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
Nickel
18th Century Decorative Ball Finial with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Decorative ball finial with traces of polychromy.
Wood
English Polished Steel Fire Grate with Pinnacle Finials
Located in London, GB
An English polished steel bow-fronted fire grate with pinnacle finials. The fire grate with turned vertical balustrade fire bars set between square and tapered column standards on ba...
Cut Steel, Iron
English Cast Iron Firebasket with Shepherd's Crook Finials
Located in London, GB
An English polished steel fire grate. The shaped feet surmounted by ball finial, the burning area with elegant front bars and shepherd’s crook finials on each side. Square cast iron ...
Steel
$5,940 / set
H 26.03 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Whether installed indoors or in a sheltered garden, these finials carry a sense of rootedness and grandeur.
Wood
$5,006
H 29.53 in W 12.01 in D 21.07 in
Large Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons with Brass Sunflower Finials
Located in London, GB
A large pair of late 19th century Arts & Crafts steel firedogs with scrolled form to feet and shafts surmounted by oval centre and repousse droplets. Copper sunflower tops with b...
Steel
Pair of American Brass Finial Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finials, Corinthian fluted columns, squared plinths, double spurred legs and terminating on ball and claw feet. Philadelphia, Circa 1870.
Victorian Period English 19th Century Copper Finial with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alternatively, the finial could be used in an outdoor setting, such as a garden or patio, where its verdigris patina would complement the natural surroundings, adding an element of h...
Copper
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