19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Finial

19th C. Italian pair of ornate, antique architectural elements featuring intricate acanthus leaf designs. They are mounted on rectangular wooden bases, which show signs of age with ...

Pair of charming hand painted arms from a 19th century figure. The hand painted arms are mounted on an octagonal base.

19th century panel made of a wood frame with hand wrought iron inset. Beautiful distressed paint throughout. It would be great to build into a construction project or incorporate as ...

A beautifully detailed 19th century Italian giltwood architectural fragment featuring a seated cherub atop an ornate classical base. The finely carved putto is depicted with one arm ...

An Italian carved-wood finial from the 19th century. This antique finial from Italy, standing approximately 2.75 feet in height, has an urn-shaped center carved with thickly reeded perimeter, acanthus and fire projecting from its topside, and rounded pedestal at lower side. This piece is raised upon a 13.25" square platform base. The dark wood has a wonderful aged patina throughout. Note that there have been some prior/older repairs (please see additional images for further detail on condition). This 19th century Italian finial...

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...

Great French pineapple finials in iron from the 19th century. Wonderful natural patina.

A stunning later 19th century architectural sculpture of flame finial exquisitely cast in bronze. The sculpture is now presented on its custom made iron base.