Nice patina on this late 19th Century or early 20th century brass FINIAL. It's 2 1/2" TALL. Heavy for its size. See photos.

Shipped usps ground advantage.

This item is an antique cast brass American Eagle finial. It features an eagle with outspread wings perched on a decorative base, designed with a threaded screw at the bottom.

Common Uses

Items like this were traditionally manufactured for a few decorative and functional purposes:

• Flagpole Topper: Smaller eagles of this size with integrated screws are frequently utilized as patriotic decorative finials for indoor or parade flagstaffs.

• Lamp Finial: It is very common to see these screwed onto the top of a lamp harp to hold the lampshade securely in place, popular in mid-century Federal style decor.