Brass Nautical Shell Wall Hanging MCM

This is a vintage solid brass nautilus shell wall hanging or trivet. It features a detailed, spiraled ammonite or nautilus shell design. The item is made of solid brass and can be used as a decorative wall accent or a functional hot pad/trivet. It has a gold finish, which may show some patina consistent with age. Similar items were often sold in sets during the mid-century period A9-10