“The Nightingale Trivet” mystery
Do you need some light summer reading? How about a murder mystery where the weapon is … a trivet? From page 42: “Casey was staring at the black iron trivet … Continue reading
The little New England Butt Company trivet
This little trivet was was created by the New England (N. E. ) Butt Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Details: cast iron, 5 x 2 3/8” w/three tiny feet, smoothly … Continue reading
The little C. D. Kenny advertising trivet
This intricate little cast iron trivet was an advertising premium for the C. D. Kenny Company. On the front: CD KENNY CO TEAS COFFEES SUGARS 60 STORES. Dimensions: 5 x … Continue reading
Studying little irons and trivets
The books Tuesday’s Children (1977) and Early Tuesday Morning (1986) are considered the definitive references on little irons and trivets. Written by Judy Politzer and illustrated by her husband Frank, … Continue reading
Collecting little irons and trivets
A 23 x 15″ curio table showcases a collection of little irons and trivets. Little irons and trivets are wonderful to collect! At 5″ or less in length, they take … Continue reading
Trivets celebrating Field-Marshal Earl Roberts
Postcard of Field-Marshal Earl Roberts (J. Beagles & Co., 1902) Field-Marshal Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 ~ 1914) was a British career soldier and one of the most respected commanders … Continue reading
The Ober Manufacturing Company
In the 1870’s two brothers, John H. and George H. Ober, founded the Ober Manufacturing Company of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Although primarily a woodworking machinery manufacturer, the foundry eventually also … Continue reading
Figural trivet with frog handle, dated 1859
Sold on eBay 12/13/16 ~ inscribed 1859 I was on a holiday cruise last December and missed bidding on this very interesting trivet. It sold 12/13/16 for $173.50 on eBay. … Continue reading
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