Buck Carson, collector extraordinaire
William “Buck” Carson, a former president of PITCA (1995-96) and Editor of the Pressing News until mid-2014, passed away on January 23, 2022. Buck was a prolific collector with many … Continue reading
The Richard Gillis Collection
Richard demonstrating a vintage Coleman fuel iron at the 2009 PITCA Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard Gillis of Rossville, Georgia was a long time member of Pressing Iron and Trivet … Continue reading
Arnie’s Iron Museum
Arnie Stein (1942-2021) was a prolific collector and longtime PITCA member whose interest in pressing irons began in 1995. In the intervening years he accumulated over 3,000 irons, trivets and … Continue reading
Join PITCA!
New Years Day is traditionally the day when people make resolutions that can improve their lives. Can I make a suggestion? JOIN PITCA, the national organization for pressing iron and trivet … Continue reading
What will become of our trivets?
Whether a collection is large or small, serious thought should be given to what will become of our trivets. This is something to discuss now with family members and put … Continue reading
Laundry day collectibles at Renningers
The November Renningers Extravaganza in Mt. Dora, Florida was exceptional, as always! Over 800 dealers set up booths along the 117 acres of rolling pastureland Friday – Sunday, November 19 … Continue reading
Wireware at Renningers
Renninger’s in Mt. Dora, Florida holds three Extravaganzas a year: January, February and November. I wasn’t able to make the January show, but I did return in February 2010. … Continue reading
A successful day at Renningers
With an unexpected day off from work Friday, I drove to the (November) Renningers Extravaganza being held in Mt. Dora, Florida. This is a three-day event, held annually in November, … Continue reading
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