Finial; Type C finial from trolleybus traction standard Kings Cross, 1937- 1962

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Reference number	1985/67/1
Description	Circular green finial for trolleybus traction pole. The overhead wires for the trolleybuses were supported by tall poles at the sides of the roads. These "traction poles" were usually topped with a distinctive copper finial.
Collection	Infrastructure
Object type	Finial
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Architectural feature Design feature Decorative Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	350mm
  Width	227mm
  Depth	227mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Green Bronze

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Commissioner	LPTB, 1937- 1962

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	LPTB, 1937- 1962