A Few Newell Post Finals | Boules d'Escalier (4) - Wood, Uranium - Opaline - Late 19th century

A pair of antique opaline glass Newell post finials | Stairs ornaments | Boules d'Escalier | Hobnail | Saint Louis/Baccarat | France. *Item: A pair of antique French opaline glass Newell post finials. *Function: Newell post finials. (Stairs ornaments) *Maker: Saint-Louis. *Origin: France. *Depicted: Hobnail pattern. *Material: Opaline glass, brass & copper *Colour: Green. *Condition: In perfect condition. Please read below. *Important: 2 Beautiful Newell post finials, manufactured by The French "Saint-Louis" or "Baccarat". Dates back to the 2nd half of the 19th century. The finials, in French also called "Boules d’escalier", are made of green opaline glass, in a brass 'holder'. The 2 wooden displays are made by myself, made of Bankirai wood. Dimensions without display: - Height: 18. 5 cm/ 7. 28 inches. - Diameter: 8 cm/ 3. 15 inches. Weight: 904. 5 grams. Dimensions including displays: - Height: 19. 8 cm / 7. 8 inches. - Width: 8 cm/ 3. 15 inches. - Depth: 8 cm/ 3. 15 inches. Weight: 1507. 5 grams. ! The glass contains uranium, and lights up under blacklight!