Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Architectural Roof Ornaments or Finials

Fascinating objet d'art created and painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Crafted from patinated zinc with an aged patina and verdigris. The four-sided diamond shape is ...

19th century French large zinc finial was originally a decorative element on a Parisienne building. It is now used as a decorative sculpture.      

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.

Neoclassical style building element in the neoclassical taste. Having scrolling design with fleur de lis finials. This item comes with two detached pineapple form finials. Great to u...

8-101 bronze French bronze window grade depicting young lovers on a swing.

Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials A striking and rare pair of monumental architectural finials, carved in solid tropical hardwood, likely...

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...

A shield-shaped antefix ornament from Thailand, late 19th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were and still are a decorati...

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...

This temple roof final is from the Isan region of Northern Thailand. Hand carved from teakwood into the shape of a chofa, it was used as an architectural...