This is a pair of finials that we purchased in Beirut, Lebanon. The church across the street from our flat was remodelling, it was only 100 years old. These were on the corners of the entry gate. Each one weighs about 100 lbs. We paid 5000 Lebanese Lira for them (about $2.50). I have them in my family room.
Thanks for looking at my show and tell.
18 comments:
Very nice finials! What a fabluous price you got on them, too!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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Butterfly Whispers
Wonderful piece!!~ And I wish I could sew!~ Good for you....
Those are great. What a bargain of a lifetime is that?? I love finials, too but mine aren't real like yours.
Something gorgeous AND a history too! ~ priceless!
It's nice to find a fellow finial fanicier! What is it about them that makes me weak at the kness? I have a small collection but none with the impressive history that these ones have!
Angex
They are wonderful! Very nice find for a great price!
What a lovely souvenir! So much better then a dorky plastic piece of junk.
Wow, know that a REAL bargain - almost a steal:)I love the shabbiness of them.
Enjoy!
Leann
I too love finials and yours are even more special considering where they came from The real deal!
Wow, $2.50 was definitely a good price for those!
Beautiful and such a deal! I looove finials, they add so much character! Thanks so much for visiting my blog, Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
Those are beautiful~I love that they have an interesting history.
Incredible bargain on a treasure with GREAT history!!
They're beautiful!!
How very pretty.
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Lori
What a treasure!! I have a brass candelobra my mom bought in Beirut in 1974 made from shell casings that I love. Love those things that mean something!!
Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such sweet comments!
I love your 'world traveler' tablescape!! I have a globe similar to yours, and never would have thought to put it in a tablescape..thanks for the idea!!
Blessings!
Myrna
Lucky you to find such a great find. It is always fun to know the history of antique pieces, it makes them more special.
Your finials are beautiful, and what a history they have! I'm glad you shared their story today. I also very much enjoyed your world traveler table (so many interesting pieces!). The passport was the perfect finishing touch!
Bill
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