Antique Victorian Brass Footman Trivet Stand - Pierced Fretwork Louis XV Style - 18cm - Pre-Owned

Pre-owned / used — true vintage condition. Condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing.

A genuinely aged Victorian brass footman trivet stand with an ornate pierced fretwork top in the Louis XV / Queen Anne style. A footman is a traditional fireside accessory used to rest a kettle or keep food warm beside the hearth — a classic piece of Victorian domestic antique brassware, equally at home as a display piece or functional hearth accessory.

Item details (photo-verified):

• Material: Brass
• Style: Louis XV / Queen Anne — cabriole legs with pad feet
• Top: Open pierced/fretwork design — intricate scrolling acanthus leaf and quatrefoil-style pattern with shaped scalloped border edge
• Legs: Four elegant cabriole-style legs with pad feet
• Patina: Heavily tarnished throughout; patches of verdigris (green oxidation) visible on top surface and underside — consistent with genuine age
• Approximate measurements: Height 18cm | Width 15cm | Length 26cm

Condition (photo-verified):

• Pre-owned / used — true vintage condition
• Heavy tarnish and verdigris patina across the entire surface consistent with age — would present beautifully with a brass polish
• One leg is noticeably bent/splayed outward, causing the piece to wobble; clearly visible in the underside photo
• No breaks or cracks visible
• Condition as shown in images