Antique 19th-Century Carved Oak Lion Newel Post Finial

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Crouching lion sitting atop a round ball, hand-carved oak wooden finial, decorative cap for a grand staircase newel post. Underside … Read more Crouching lion sitting atop a round ball, hand-carved oak wooden finial, decorative cap for a grand staircase newel post. Underside of it's base shows a clean, round hole in the center to securely anchor into a larger structure like a newel post or a furniture frame.
This finial stands out as a high-quality piece of late the 19th-century.
One could use this beautiful piece as a standalone sculptural object on a desk, architectural bookcase shelf, or give the lion back its original purpose, acting as a dignified guardian on a newel post at the base of a grand staircase. See less