It was The World’s Largest Stove
This design is known as the Jenny Lind “square portrait” trivet. Cast of bronze, it measures 7 1/2″ x 4 5/8″ with four 1 1/8″ legs. On the reverse is … Continue reading
Queen Spirit stove and trivet
It’s always special to discover an antique in the original box! You may have seen the Queen Spirit trivet before, but here’s the complete alcohol stove which dates to the … Continue reading
The Buffum swastika stand
Both of these sad iron stands in my collection feature a swastika; the version with a handle is very rare. Neither stand is marked on front or back as to … 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
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
The pleasure and privilege of upgrading
Click the images to enlarge. When viewing a museum collection, notice what wonderful condition the majority of pieces are in. That happens by design, because as the opportunity presents itself … Continue reading
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