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Description
This enchanting vintage brass trivet takes the form of a unicorn, the national symbol of Scotland and a creature long …
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This enchanting vintage brass trivet takes the form of a unicorn, the national symbol of Scotland and a creature long associated with strength, purity, and quiet power. Cast with care, the figure is paired with the enduring motto Dum Spiro Spero — “While I breathe, I hope” — a phrase that lends both poetry and meaning to this beautifully symbolic object.
Time has softened the brass to a warm, lived-in patina, deepening its character and allowing the details of the unicorn’s form to emerge with gentle richness. Once a practical hearth or tabletop companion, today it serves equally well as a functional trivet or a decorative accent—an object that invites reflection as much as use.
Hand-selected in England and imported with care, this piece carries a sense of heritage and intention, offering not just utility, but a story rooted in symbolism, resilience, and craftsmanship.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- This vintage brass unicorn trivet is in very good vintage condition, with a beautifully developed patina consistent with age and … moreThis vintage brass unicorn trivet is in very good vintage condition, with a beautifully developed patina consistent with age and use. The casting remains crisp, allowing the unicorn form and the Dum Spiro Spero motto to be clearly read and appreciated. There is gentle surface wear and tonal variation throughout the brass, all of which contribute to the piece’s character and sense of history without affecting its stability or function. less
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