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
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
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
Displaying in a small space, part 2
As mentioned in my previous blog post, there is only enough room to display a small number of irons and trivets in our new apartment. Those selected are personal favorites, … Continue reading
Displaying in a small space, part 1
Earlier this year my husband Ed and I downsized from a four bedroom home into a two bedroom apartment in a retirement community. Since then I’ve been lax in writing … Continue reading
The GE Co SF CAL sadiron stand
This handsome nickel-plated stand measures 7 1/4″ x 3 5/8″ with three 7/8″ feet. There are low side rails and a gate-mark along one edge. On the face: GE Co … Continue reading
Trivets with a complimentary theme
My husband Ed and I will be moving to a Central Florida retirement community later this Spring. It’s a transition anticipated with excitement and trepidation … yet another reminder that … Continue reading
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