question about these finials

[keith zimmerman]

I have been playing with a finial to finish off a catalpa lidded box that is 1 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" in diameter and came up with these two designs. Is one of these the best, or does it need a different design alltogether?

I am still trying to work out what would be an appropriate finial for this box.

Opinions are definitely welcome.

Thanks in advance.

keith

[Paul Engle]

I think ya got a winner in both , they look great on the box, nice job all the way around Keith.

[Jim Becker]

I think that the second one (on the right) is a better fit for the form of the box...it "feels" better to me. Both are nice finials, however!

[TYLER WOOD]

Both nice finals. If I had to choose between the two the second one. But a better choice there may be. I think a thinner final would be better served. I think the height is ok, just seems a little heavy to me. (say the guy who has only on final to his credit, and not a great on at that)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Both are great, but personally I like the first one the best with this paticular turning. Great Job!:)

[Tom Sherman]

Keith they are both nice finials however I prefer the one on the right for this form.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith both are beauties. I really like the one on the right for the form you have.

[Nancy Laird]

Keith, I'm not saying this to be contrary with (almost) everyone else, but I really like the one on the left with this form.

Nancy

[Brian Myers]

I agree with Nancy, the one on the left. The one on the right makes it look too squat. Have you considered one maybe a little taller?

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

My vote is for the right. The form is flowing and the rounded finial also flows. The left hand one is angular.

Just MHO. Both are Very nice.

Bruce

[Alex Elias]

I can't say I like one more than the other one on their own. But to me the one on the right complement the box better, altough I would like it a bit more slender still.

[Paul Heely]

Like everyone else I think you did a great job on both. Personally I prefer the one on the right, it's shape seems to fit better to me.

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Paul

[Jonathon Spafford]

I really like the one on the left... has a nice look to it. Almost reminds me of a fancy chess piece! I like both, but I definitely would cast my vote for the left!

[Montgomery Scott]

I really like both of the finials; the intricacy and common geometry from top to bottom with a nice proportionality throughout. I would say lose the box and redesign it to fit the finials. The box is uninspired and ordinary when compared to the finials.

[Bill Wyko]

IMHO I would like the one on the right if it were a little thinner towards the top and with a little more definition at the peak. They are both very nice though and the piece itself is beautiful.

[Brian Brown]

Keith,

Remember that opinions are worth what you pay for them (in this case nothing). Both are very nice, but I would like to see the top of the right one a bit more delicate, and on a different piece. The style and angularity of the left one are more in tune with the box shape where the profile changes direction.

Brian