We are pleased to present a 17th century brass salamander, 16" long, 3.5" diameter circle. Nice acorn finial. The stem shows a light bend, and general wear overall. Before electric broilers, a salamander was a handheld cast iron or brass tool used to brown, glaze, or caramelize the tops of dishes like meringues, pies, and casseroles. SEE PICTURES! Click on the shipping cost above for alternate shipping methods & costs.