What is an 18th century finial used for?

These decorative elements serve as terminal points atop longcase clock hoods, architectural joinery, and mirror frames. They draw the eye upward and finish the compositional lines of period furniture. Historically, makers placed them where structural joins met the open air, combining practical capping functions with decorative ambition.

How do I identify a period piece?

Examine the tooling marks, wood species, and wear patterns around the base where the element attaches to the furniture. Period examples show hand-turning ridges or early casting seams appropriate to eighteenth-century production methods. Comparing the timber density and surface oxidation with the main body of the host object helps confirm whether the component is original.

Are these items sold individually or in pairs?

Surviving examples appear both as single components salvaged from clocks and mirrors, and as matched pairs intended for symmetrical furniture arrangements. Clock hoods generally require a central piece flanked by smaller terminals, while mirrors and architectural elements frequently utilise matched pairs.

How should I clean a metal finial?

Dust gently with a soft dry brush to remove surface accumulation without disturbing the historical patination or gilding. Avoid chemical polishes that strip away age-related oxidation and historical surface layers. Preserving the original metal skin maintains the visual continuity and collectible character of the piece.

Home > Antiques For Sale > 18th Century Finial > Page 3

18th Century Finial

50 items · page 3 of 4

← Page 3 of 4 →

An 18th century finial completes a tall clock hood, mirror top, or architectural joinery with period authority.

Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centrepieces

18th century

Save

Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centrepieces

From Treaders Collectables

£7,500

FOR SALE

ceramics

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

18th century

Save

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,900

FOR SALE

clocks

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

Save

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,380

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

Georgian Style Fretwork Mirror

From Coast Antiques

£325

FOR SALE

mirrors

18th century

Save

A Very Rare Pewter and Brass Birthing Bowl 18th Century.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£950

FOR SALE

metal

A Superb Pair of 18thc Gilt Frame Mirrors

18th century

Save

A Superb Pair of 18thc Gilt Frame Mirrors

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£6,750

FOR SALE

mirrors

18th century

Save

Pair of 18th Century Carved Stone Baskets

From Nikki Page Antiques

£2,250

FOR SALE

miscellaneous

18th century

Save

18th Century French Carved Walnut Panetiere with Turned Finials

From Hand of Glory

£750

FOR SALE

furniture

5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

18th century

Save

5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

From Heydays Antiques

£1,195

FOR SALE

clocks

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Teapot, C. 1790

18th century

Save

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Teapot, C. 1790

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£500

FOR SALE

ceramics

Listings include architectural salvage, longcase clocks, and mirrors utilising brass, mahogany, oak, and giltwood across Georgian and Neoclassical styles.

18th century

Save

An 18th Century Gilded Carving

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£950

FOR SALE

sculptures

18th century

Save

18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases

From Treaders Collectables

£3,500

FOR SALE

vases

19th century

Save

Geo III Mahogany Bracket Clock

From Cross Antiques

£3,250

FOR SALE

clocks

English 8 Day Longcase Clock Packer of Reading 1790s

19th century

Save

English 8 Day Longcase Clock Packer of Reading 1790s

From Arundel Clocks

£750

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

London Bracket Clock. George 3rd.

From Masons Antiques

£2,450

FOR SALE

clocks

Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

18th century

Save

Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

From Applecross Antiques

£1,675

FOR SALE

vases

← 1 2 3 4 →

18th Century Finial

Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centrepieces

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Georgian Style Fretwork Mirror

A Very Rare Pewter and Brass Birthing Bowl 18th Century.

A Superb Pair of 18thc Gilt Frame Mirrors

Pair of 18th Century Carved Stone Baskets

18th Century French Carved Walnut Panetiere with Turned Finials

5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Teapot, C. 1790

An 18th Century Gilded Carving

18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases

Geo III Mahogany Bracket Clock

English 8 Day Longcase Clock Packer of Reading 1790s

London Bracket Clock. George 3rd.

Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories