According to the book Primitives, these are called snowbirds, and were anchored by the holes to roof edges under materials as slate or tile, they were meant to retain snow for insulation. Others believed they could prevent a layer of snow from plunging down on the heads of pedestrians.
Door Knocker
ReplyDeletedoes look like one.but no..try again
ReplyDeletemascot on the front of a ship
ReplyDeleteSword handle?
ReplyDeleteWalking cane handle?
ReplyDeletenot a mascot or a sword handle
ReplyDeleteand nothing to do with a walking cane...sorry guys and gals
Think home maybe
ReplyDeletethink roof maybe
ReplyDeletechimney block!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteA decoration for the end of the roof, or on the end of the fancy decoration that is on the roof.
ReplyDeleteIt is what is attached to the
ReplyDeletesign which says North, South,
East and West...to do with weather,
I think.
It's like a gargoyle which guards against evil spirits?
ReplyDeleteAccording to the book Primitives, these are called snowbirds, and were anchored by the holes to roof edges under materials as slate or tile, they were meant to retain snow for insulation. Others believed they could prevent a layer of snow from plunging down on the heads of pedestrians.
ReplyDeleteblimey! never heard of one, but then again, I live in Brisbane. Very clever mate. woot!
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