Unique holiday cards
I thought I’d write a quick blog about holiday cards I’ve received from other collectors over the past few years. On opening the drawer where I stash them I found … Continue reading
YMCA horseshoe plaque trivet
At one time I had 80+ horseshoe plaque trivets in my collection. Over the years I’ve sold many of them, the majority going to fellow collectors- in particular to my … Continue reading
The Quick Meal advertising stand
This rare sad iron stand (7 x 5″ with 3 feet; 1561 on reverse) sold on eBay for $155.50 on 2/4/12 after 16 bids. What’s so unusual about it? Well, … Continue reading
The A & W Manufacturing Company sad iron heater
When cooler weather arrives in Florida, Renningers in Mt. Dora is always my first, favorite Fall outing. I attended Day #1 of their November Extravaganza yesterday and within an hour … Continue reading
The Buster Brown “trivet”
I bought this little 4 3/8 x 3 3/4″ cast iron trivet about 15 years ago. The detailed design features Buster Brown and his little dog Tige. The back is … Continue reading
Ray Harpel and his collectible irons and trivets
When I saw this poorly photographed Swan iron on eBay last week I didn’t pay it much attention. The head and neck were strangely cast … and was the tail … Continue reading
Nashua Lock Co. panel trivet and butt hinge
Cast iron Nashua panel trivet, 9 x 4″ with three 1 1/4″ legs. This panel trivet was a promotional item for the Nashua Lock Company (1834 – 1889) of Nashua, … Continue reading
My best trivet Valentine ~ Rimby 12 Hearts
Cast iron: 13″ x 8″ with four 1 1/2″ legs 2011 will bring a very Happy Valentines Day, because after many years off searching … I’ll finally be adding this … Continue reading
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