Blackpool UK trivet
This interesting trivet was purchased from the United Kingdom in August of 2022. It’s not documented in any of my reference books, including A Collector’s Guide To Trivets & Stands … Continue reading
The “Mother In The Kitchen” sprinkler bottle
The Mother In The Kitchen line of ceramic giftware was produced by Enesco and sold in the United States from 1956 through the 1960s. Pieces are also referred to as … Continue reading
A little Swan iron with a repair
This little antique Swan Iron is an interesting find. I bought it on eBay in November 2024 for only $10. The soleplate measures 2 3/4″ long and the casting scar … Continue reading
1898 Horseshoe with flags of Cuba and USA
On March 12th I won this interesting horseshoe plaque trivet at auction on LiveAuctioneers. It was listed as a “Cast Iron Good Luck – Welcome Horseshoe with polychrome flags dated … Continue reading
A little Kenrick box iron with slug
In March 2024 I purchased this little cast iron lift-gate box iron that was listed on eBay UK. It measures 3.2″ front to back, 2.25″ in width, and is 4.4″ … Continue reading
Methods for cleaning and restoring metalware
Whenever a collector acquires a trivet, stand, or pressing iron it often needs some attention before being placed on display. This blog post discusses the methods commonly used to clean … Continue reading
GE and Westinghouse stands and trivets
Over the years, several stands and trivets representing these two companies were released. The first three date to the early 1900s; the last two are contemporary castings from 1953. Trivets … Continue reading
The Trivetology Project
★ PINNED POST ★ March 2025 ★ Hello collecting friends, 2025 marks a new phase in my collecting life. My husband and I sold our home of 30 years and … Continue reading
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