19th Cent. English Terra Cotta Ball Gatepost Finials

19th century carved weathered finial from a French building. Wonderful shape and proportions.

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 under 75 pounds. Stands steady on its own. In two pieces: the top ~40 inches can be removed from the rest, for ease of transport. Unrestored. Finish is worn and distressed but the original natural patina is gorgeous. It may be possible to go over the gilding with something that will bring out its luster. We have only dusted it. The largest sphere has a couple of noticeable dents which I'm sure could be pulled out however we love it just the way it is. Found in the basement of an un-renovated 1850's brick townhouse atop Beacon Hill. We speculate the copper is from Paul Revere's own works. Unsigned apparently but some of the American companies who made finials, weathervanes, etc. were: J.W. Fiske Cushing & Sons, Westervelt, Mullins Thomas W. Jones Kenneth Lynch...

An English Victorian period painted metal obelisk finial from the 19th century with turquoise, blue and light green painted accents and weathered appearance. This English Victorian p...

An English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century with verdigris patina. This English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century captivates with its rich verd...