Medieval 'Gargoyle' Double-Sided Finial
Lead, 22.40 grams, 28.29 mm wide. Circa 13th century AD. Of hollow cast form, depicting a human face each side, with projecting ears and the features clearly delineated. The chin is cut away to form a rectangular socket and continues vertically as a rectangular hole through to the top of the head whereby it was slotted over a shaft, in a similar way that a pommel fits over a sword tang. An interesting piece in good fine condition.