A vintage African trivet made from silver coloured metal. Finely detailed hammered engraving. Likely for a teapot to protect wooden furniture. Some signs of age as detailed below.
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: African
Age: circa 1970-80’s
Known background: none, came to us as part of an extensive collection of historical African pieces
Materials: silver coloured metal
Size roughly: 5 x 5 x 1.2 inches – 12.5 x 12.5 x 3 cm
Weight roughly: 160 g
Condition: in vintage condition with signs of previous use, patina and tarnish, strong and functional, please see all pictures
Shipped from France