This unusual chimney pot can be seen from Allen Street.
The metal rods look as though they would once have reinforced a higher structure. Do you know what the building is, or what the chimney used to look like?
“It may have suffered in the quake
when everything received a shake.”

It looks like it’s just waiting for a large bird to come and build a nest there.
Juliet, that’s clever of you. I’d love to see a large bird perched on top.