Finial, Roof

Name/Title

Finial, Roof

Entry/Object ID

1988.18.110

Description

Galvanized sheet iron / steel Roof Finial. Central core of pipe, semi-conical base above which is tapered waist. Sphere, above which is die stamped zinc collar with Twisted Rope Motif, above which are series of four arms with attached straps. Each arm has gilt ball tips. Above the arms were originally four scrolled brackets. One bracket is missing. One bracket is detached. Above brackets is gilt ball. At top of Finial is gilt ball. (Detached curved strap presumed to be part of base.) Remnants of paint on shaft. Inscriptions or Markings: Manufacturer: Place of Manufacture: Design motif: Style: Finish: Painted / Gilt

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Finial, Roof