{"product_id":"19th-century-brass-footman-stand","title":"Brass Footman Stand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"feed\" aria-label=\"Chat messages\" aria-describedby=\"_r_9j_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" aria-setsize=\"76\" aria-posinset=\"76\" aria-label=\"Message 76 of 76\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA charming Victorian brass footman, or fireside trivet stand, circa 1860 to 1880, of neat, compact proportions and in the Queen Anne revival taste. The rectangular top has a softly moulded edge and is fitted with a pair of turned brass carrying handles, one to each side, which end in ball finials and make it easy to lift. The front is applied with two false drawer fronts with turned knobs, centred by a pendant, teardrop-shaped mount, and the shaped, scalloped apron below adds a lovely touch of decoration to what might otherwise be a plain form. The footman stands on four cabriole legs ending in neat pad feet, giving it a sturdy and pleasingly balanced stance. The brass has mellowed to a warm, soft golden colour with a gentle, rubbed patina, and the top carries the light surface marks and honest wear you would expect of a piece that has been used by the hearth for well over a century. Footmen of this type were made to stand before the fire, holding a kettle or teapot to keep warm, and they remain wonderfully useful today beside a fireplace, as a decorative stand for a plant or lamp, or as a characterful footstool. Solid, handsome and full of Victorian charm, a most appealing piece in good original condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll furniture items require FREIGHT SHIPPING or DELIVERY, which is an additional charge based on location and size of the items. At checkout you will see a quote for delivery, but please email us for options on how to save. Free local pickup is also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.5 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.5 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3206\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Millcreek Manor Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67651630399778,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/9141\/2002\/files\/Millcreek_Manor_541.jpg?v=1793377215","url":"https:\/\/millcreekmanor.market\/products\/19th-century-brass-footman-stand","provider":"Millcreek Manor Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}