Brass trivet - design of X pineapple and oak leaves?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Jason Karras, Aug 3, 2023.

  1. Jason Karras

    Jason Karras New Member

    I picked up this old brass trivet with an unusual design, can anyone identify? At first I thought maybe a 10th military regiment but doesn't seem to match any.
     

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    That's a thistle, Jason. Symbol of Scotland. I'd look in that direction.

    Debora

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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  5. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  6. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    NICE trivet!!
     
  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    With the St Andrew's cross, also a symbol of Scotland.
    So definitely a Scottish trivet.
     
  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Unmistakably Scots. With no military association. Wonder where the laurel wreath comes from. Anyone know. Off the Burns monument?

    Debora

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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Those are thistle leaves imo, with those serrated edges. I had a Scottish round thistle charm with the leaves like that on my charm bracelet as a child.
     
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Oh, of course they are! Should have been obvious to me... if I'd stopped and thought about it. Thank you for pointing out.

    Debora

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  11. Jason Karras

    Jason Karras New Member

    Thanks everyone, so thistle and St. Andrew's cross! Way off from the pineapple I thought it was.
     
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  12. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Needs a good polish. And you will want to remove the verdigris which will only damage it over time.

    Debora
     
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