Old Brass & Iron Trivet that was used for kettles in the fireplace [ to keep the liquid hot ] . Saw many just like yours when I searched via Google Images - fireplace cast iron trivet
Definitely not modified in any way, because I have one that looks just like this one. Think Car19575601 has the closest answer. It's on the small side so it would only hold a small plant.
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plant stand
The top piece reminds me of a boot scraper out on the farms useful to not get animal poop in the house.
I’d call it a plant stand as well.
It looks like an old register cover that has been made into a plant stand.
Old heater vent cover? Plant stand sounds perfect.
It's a 19th century brass trivet on an iron base, likely used in a large fireplace to set a tea kettle on to heat the water.
Yep the trivet answer is the winner
Old Brass & Iron Trivet that was used for kettles in the fireplace [ to keep the liquid hot ] . Saw many just like yours when I searched via Google Images - fireplace cast iron trivet
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=635&ei=Uy9HW6CMBMigzwKr_5XgDQ&q=fireplace+iron+trivets&oq=fireplace+iron+trivets&gs_l=img.3...1285.7366.0.7493.26.22.1.3.0.0.104.871.19j1.20.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..2.20.840.0..0j35i39k1j0i30k1j0i5i30k1j0i8i30k1.0.IFJ3znhj6d8#imgrc=wSc0OL-uym2B3M:
and then visited one site's image...
https://www.rubylane.com/item/61838-689289x204417/Antique-Brass-Iron-Fireplace-Trivet
I would use it for a plant stand or let it hold a tea kettle
Definitely not modified in any way, because I have one that looks just like this one. Think Car19575601 has the closest answer. It's on the small side so it would only hold a small plant.