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An early 20th-century commemorative horseshoe-shaped trivet or desk ornament, crafted from a dark, heavy cast metal, likely iron, exhibiting a rich, dark patination. A prominent, arrow-shaped brass or bronze plaque is affixed to the top, bearing the engraved English inscription: “TO JOHN MCFARLANE ON HIS LEAVING PARKHEAD FORGE FROM A FEW FRIENDS FEBY 1901”. The piece displays an industrial aesthetic.
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