Vintage 1880s English Brass Hearth Footman Trivet Style:One cattle grid

cattle grid

flour deposits and knicks in authentic baguette trays speak to a purposed history

place the plate on an uncovered table with oil lamps glowing and vintage baskets filled with bread for a rustic and casual table

Embroidered birds including a Blue Jay

saffron and black horizontal stripes at either end

Vintage 1880s English Brass Hearth Footman Trivet Style:One cattle gridAn English brass hearth footman dating to the 1880s, distinguished by its clean lines and warm patina developed over decades beside the fire. Traditionally positioned before the hearth, footmen served as practical stands for warming plates, kettles, and dishes near the embers.