An ornate trivet signed U. WILLIAMS

This lovely cast iron trivet was recently won in the James Ellwood Auction.

Included in a lot of seven, I didn’t give it a much thought because it was a familiar design and something I probably wouldn’t need for my collection. (FYI – no trivet reverse views were provided in this auction.)

However, once it was received and examined, I was pleasantly surprised! It’s similar in size and design to another documented on p. 182 of Trivets & Stands (rated Rare). But my trivet has two important differences: (1) there is no hole in the handle and (2) it’s signed on the reverse!

Cast iron, 9 7/8″ x 4 1/2″ with three splayed ornamental cleats.

Heavy at 1 pound 9.3 ounces.

1/4″ top rail around the entire platform.

 Pronounced gate mark at one upper edge.

U. WILLIAMS in raised lettering on the handle reverse.

After a gentle cleaning and seasoning, this trivet will be placed on display.