Large 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial / Spire

Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.

Lovely French 19th century zinc architectural ornament, depicting baroque fruit. This item once adorned a french facade and is now placed on a w...

Very rare zinc Bacchus head that once graced a Parisian facade, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.

Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered and small losses and old repair Measurement here below includes the wooden base. ...

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...

A French 19th century large size painted iron finial in granite base. The finial itself comes off its base. Wonderful look.

Pair of large (and heavy) cast iron finials for garden or home decoration. 19th century manufacture but have a certain modernist style.

Incredible pair of wrought iron finials, probably originally placed on a brick wall as decorative elements at an entrance. The finials feature fol...