Part of a 3D brass or bronze model of Glasgow Cathedral and its surroundings in the Cathedral Precinct designed to allow blind people to understand the geography of the local area. While most of the model is covered in verdigris, the cathedral's spire remains shiny, showing how often it has been touched over the years.
I love the ornate lamp posts in front of Glasgow Cathedral. They're based on the four symbols from the city's coat of arms, which are, in turn, taken from events in the life of Saint Mungo who founded Glasgow and to whom the cathedral was dedicated when in was consecrated in 1197.
The fact that they're shaped like a bishop's crozier and the use of palm trees rather than the usual oak tree are nice touches for this location.