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Hitching post finial

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Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-20244

Description

Cast iron hitching post finial. Wide circular base w/ 3 small holes and a ring knocker attached to side. Top of piece is an acorn-shaped finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

finials
posts (structural elements)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
POST, HITCHING

Inscription

Embossed on base: ""J.C.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.5 (H), 4.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3407

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