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French Roof Finial

French Pottery Roof Finial Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery roof finial signed Bavent Normandy in four parts.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Weathervanes

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Flame Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 zinc flame roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Folk Art Metal Horse Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful metal horse weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1920, this zinc roof finial was repurposed at a later date into an
Category

Vintage 1920s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall finial with pointed spire above a lobed baluster-form mid-section resting on a graduated
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

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19th Century French Roof Flame Finials as Lamps
Located in Charlotte, NC
Great looking French roof finials as lamps. Mounted on 2" Lucite.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Early 19thC. French Provincial Glazed Terracotta Roof Finial
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th Century, South Western French Provincial Roof Finial with Artichoke Leaf Decoration.
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Zinc Roof Finial or Ornament
Located in Boston, MA
19th century zinc roof finial or ornament.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of rare terre cuite finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
FRANCE RARE ANTIQUE ROOF FINIALS
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Architectural Elements

Pair of  rare terre cuite finials
Pair of  rare terre cuite finials
H 27.25 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Zinc Dragon Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and rare zinc roof finial with beautiful color. Clearly visible this piece has suffered but
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Antique 19th Century French Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and rare zinc roof finial with beautiful color. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here
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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial fragment, Very rare piece. You can hang this weathervane
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Late 19th Century French Zinc Bird Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice zinc roof finial. France, circa 1880. Weathered, losses and old repairs Measurement
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sculpted Zinc Roof ornaments. Weather Vane Flags one home owners initials, one date of
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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of Zinc Roof Finials
H 83 in W 10 in D 10 in
Stunning Pair of circa 1890 French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of zinc roof finials were fashioned for a rooftop in France, circa 1890. Both
Category

Antique 1890s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair Copper Roof-Top Architectural Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique copper roof-top architectural finials
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare zinc roof ornament with traces of its original color, France, circa 1850
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Spinning Roof Vent Finial, Patriotically Painted
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Charming patriotically painted and weathered spinning roof vent, heavily weathered with flaking
Category

Mid-20th Century French Weathervanes

French Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Terracotta Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Great Art Nouveau architectural fragment France, circa 1900 Old repair.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Quadrangular Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of French quadrangular baluster-from roof finials; each of quadrangular form
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of Large Zinc Roof Top Finials, France ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large zinc roof top finials from France ca. 1850. For many more fine
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning antique zinc finial once the crowning jewel on top of a French château--with a newer
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Original Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique zinc finial once used on the top of a turret on a French château retaining its cobalt blue
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning antique zinc finial once the crowning jewel on the top of a turret on a French château
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair Roof-Top Architectural Sphere-Form Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique zinc roof-top architectural sphere-form finials. In the 18th century, zinc became a popular
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

c.1860 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
Located in Chicago, IL
molded into other architectural forms, including roof finials, window surrounds, and decorative columns
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

c.1860 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
c.1860 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
H 65 in W 10.75 in D 12.25 in
A Large-Scaled Pair of French Baluster-Form Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and large-scaled pair of French baluster-form zinc roof finials; each tall finial with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Gothic Style Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of French gothic style zinc roof finials; each with graduated spire surrounded
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Striking and Large-Scaled Pair of French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and large-scaled pair of French zinc roof finials; each quadrangular form with slender
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Striking & Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and tall pair of French Napoleon III zinc roof finials; each with slender pointed spire
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Architectural Roof Ornaments or Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of zinc roof ornaments/ finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered small losses
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Spire-Form Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique zinc roof-top architectural spire-form finials. In the 18th century, zinc became a popular
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

c.1860-1880 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
Located in Chicago, IL
also molded into other architectural forms, including roof finials, window surrounds, and decorative
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Epi de faitage or finial by repute from one of the grandest equestrian houses stable blocks in
Category

Early 20th Century French Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial
Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial
H 20.48 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Large Architectural Roof-Top Sphere-Form Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large antique French zinc architectural roof-top sphere-form finials. In the 18th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Large Architectural Roof-Top Sphere-Form Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large antique French zinc architectural roof-top sphere-form finials. In the 18th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Zinc Architectural Roof-Top Spire-Form Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of antique French zinc architectural roof-top spire-form finials. In the 18th century, zinc
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Antique Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Unusual French Terracotta Roof Finials.
Category

Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Finials
Antique Finials
H 24 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Zinc Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two zinc roof finial from French chateau
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of Zinc Finials
Pair of Zinc Finials
H 54 in W 13 in D 13 in
A Large-Scaled Pair of French Quadrangular Baluster-Form Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of French quadrangular baluster-form zinc roof finials; each of quadrangular
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered copper roof finial, with a stunning patine, France, late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc roof finial, France, 19th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs   
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
H 49.22 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in
19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered copper roof finial, with a stunning patine, France, 19th century. Weathered.  
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
H 30.71 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare zinc roof finial with flowers France, circa 1880-1900 Weathered Measurement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial
French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial
H 35.75 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc roof finial, France, 19th century. Weathered.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
H 40.56 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. The top part could rotate in the wind
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair French 19th Century Iron Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of iron roof finials. Very rare pieces especially as a pair. France, circa 1850
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair French 19th Century  Iron Roof Finials
Pair French 19th Century  Iron Roof Finials
H 39.77 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Zinc weathervane roof finial, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and some losses. Measurement
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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron, Lead

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful and rare large zinc vase/ roof finial that once adorned a rich old facade, France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
H 44.89 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful and rare large zinc vase/ roof finial that once adorned a rich old facade, France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
H 37.41 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
19th Century French Zinc/ Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Large 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial / Spire
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large zinc roof finial/ spire, France, 19th century. Weathered and small losses.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of zinc roof finials, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered, Measurement of largest
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
H 24.61 in W 7.09 in D 3.75 in
French 19th Century Zinc Pine Cone Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful zinc pine cone roof finial, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of zinc roof finials, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered and losses Measurement
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and rare pair of zinc finials, France 19th century. Weathered, small losses. Measurement
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
H 22.05 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Couple of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and rare couple of zinc finials, France circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of zinc finials, France, circa 1880. Weathered, small losses. Measurement individual and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 2.76 in
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Exceptional pair of large zinc finials in neo gothic style. France 19th century. Weathered, small
Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
H 33.86 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Great couple of weathered zinc finials with some minor losses. Very decorative.
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Pinecone Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of zinc Pinecone roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of zinc roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

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French Late 18th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and wonderful hand carved grey marble angel head, France, circa 1780-1800. Beautiful weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

16th-17th Century French Carved Oak Panel with an Angel Figure
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French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful metal weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel, France, 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Located in Hanover, MA
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 un...
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

19th Century Copper Architectural Spire with Nice Surface Verdigris
Located in Milford, NH
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Category

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Large 19th Century French Zinc Finial
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century zinc finial with decorative swag and mould detailing. With a good time worn patina. Wonderful display piece for garden, orangery or console table.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Zinc

Large 19th Century French Zinc Finial
Large 19th Century French Zinc Finial
H 61.82 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional copper arrow weather vane with wood ball. 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Period: 19th Century Origin: Eastern US Size: 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Family Owned & Opera...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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French Roof Finial For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French roof finial available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, zinc and ceramic, every French roof finial was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French roof finial — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each French roof finial bearing Art Nouveau or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French roof finial over the years, but those crafted by Bavent are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Roof Finial?

Prices for a French roof finial start at $262 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,370.