Name: The Cannonball Finial, 20mm iron curtain pole
Brand: Made by the Forge

The Cannonball Finial, 20mm iron curtain pole

Our superb 20mm curtain poles and finials are handcrafted by expert blacksmiths. Take a closer look at the finial and you will see the hammer marks still visible from the forging process.

Our best-selling, classic Cannonball Finial is as popular now as it has ever been. The cannonball design is comfortably installed in the most modest of homes or the grandest of castles. Originally designed to be a literal full stop at the end of the curtain pole to prevent the curtain from slipping off the end, the finial has now become a beloved decorative feature all by itself. More »

20mm diameter pole suitable for heavy curtains.

Finished in Matt Black Paint or Natural Beeswax.

Made to measure for the perfect fit.

Effortlessly stylish with a timeless design.

Comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Planet-friendly, recyclable metal handcrafted in the UK, at our Suffolk forge.

Product Description

Product Specification

Delivery

Measuring up

Reviews

Product description

Each Made by the Forge product comes with a lifetime guarantee and will enhance your window space with a blend of the classic and contemporary.

When your order arrives, you’ll find your new curtain pole, mounting brackets and curtain rings you’ve ordered as well as the screws needed to secure the bracket, so you can get your new curtain pole up without delay.

The Cannonball Finial Curtain Pole is available in either a Matt Black Paint or a Natural Beeswax finish and your brackets and curtain rings will match the finish of your pole.

Enhance your window with a set of matching, hand-made Curtain Holdbacks from our complete range. They are available with your choice of finial.

Not every window is suitable for a curtain pole mounted on the room facing surface of the wall. For tighter spaces, please visit our Recess Curtain Pole section and find your perfect fit.

See the full range of finials for our 20mm curtain poles.

Product specification

Material: Our wrought iron Curtain Poles are made to measure from a solid 20mm iron bar

Finish: Choose from a Matt Black Paint finish or a Beeswax finish. Both finishes will enhance the beauty of the wrought iron pole

Dimensions: Finial length = 10cm. Curtain bracket sits the pole 6.5cm from the wall.

20mm Curtain Product Measurements PDF

Pole price per cm ( per metre)
Finials each
Standard Brackets each
Centre Bracket each
Ceiling Bracket each
Curtain Rings each
For delivery charges please see delivery page

The Cannonball Finial is also available with the thicker, 25mm curtain pole range. Click here for details.

Please contact us for expert help

Delivery

Our deliveries operate Monday to Friday.
Free Collection in person from IP8 4JJ - Monday to Friday by arrangement. Call 01473 487118

Mainland UK

Orders up to £100 = £6
Over £100 = £12

Highlands, Islands, Isle of Wight

Orders up to £100 = £12
Over £100 = £24

Northern Ireland

Orders up to £100 = £15
Over £100 = £30

Republic of Ireland, Europe and Worldwide

Please contact us for a shipping cost. Email a screenshot of your basket to sales@madebytheforge.co.uk and we will be pleased to assist with the best price available.

Measuring up

Measuring for a straight window pole requires just three quick and simple steps:

Firstly, where is the pole going to go? Stand back, look at the window, and check that there are no beams, light switches, or fittings in the way of a straight mount above the window. One option if there are obstructions is a Recess Curtain Pole and Brackets. As our curtain poles are all handmade to order, we can also create a bespoke solution just for you.

Ideally, the pole should be mounted 15cm above the top of the window. If you have a low ceiling, it should be mounted halfway between the ceiling and the top of the window.
Measure the width of your window. Remember to measure in centimetres.
For the drawbacks (the area where the curtain hangs when drawn back), we recommend 10% of the width of the window. Just divide the window width by 10. This is added to the overall length of the pole. If you have thicker/heavier curtains, add one or two centimetres to allow for the additional thickness.

Also, in the video below, Richard explains how to take measurements before ordering.

Click diagram to zoom

How to measure for your curtain pole

Reviews

"Here are some photos for you. We absolutely love it!"

"I'm really pleased with my curtain pole. It's just what I wanted, really nice quality and very good service. I've attached a photo too."

Portière Rod

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for making such a beautiful job of the pole on extended brackets, it was a very awkward space to work with. Please see photos above. Both us and our clients are over the moon! Huge thanks"

1 - Add measurements (in cm)
Window frame width	cm
Left draw back	cm	Right draw back	cm
To calculate the drawback measurement, we advise 10% of the window frame width on each side.
See our measuring guide

2 - Choose finials and finish
Finial type	Finial amount

Pole & finial finish	Total length (inc. finials)
	cm
Beeswax = 100% natural, net-zero product, very environmentally friendly, durable, gun metal grey and highlights the metal's natural grain. Matt Black = Black in colour, durable, less environmentally friendly (VOCs), very uniform. Read about it in full here - What is the difference between Matt Black and Beeswax finishes?

3 - Brackets and Rings
Standard Brackets	Centre Brackets

Recess Brackets	Ring quantity

1 ring per 10cm for lightweight or medium curtains. 1 ring per 7cm for heavy curtains. For pleated curtains it's 1 ring per pleat.
For every 200cm of pole, an extra bracket is required. The brackets should be evenly spaced for optimum support.

4 - Pole quantity and price
Quantity of this pole type	Price per pole

Poles over 200cm will be cut in two and an extra bracket will be required. By prior arrangement poles can be left uncut. Please contact us. 25mm poles can be up to 220cm before needing cutting.
For delivery charges please see delivery page

The Cannonball Finial, 20mm iron curtain pole

The Cannonball Finial, 20mm iron curtain pole

Prices start from £164

Ordering your 20mm curtain pole

1 - Add measurements (in cm)

2 - Choose finials and finish

3 - Brackets and Rings

4 - Pole quantity and price

Product description

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