A little Kenrick box iron with slug
In March 2024 I purchased this little cast iron lift-gate box iron that was listed on eBay UK. It measures 3.2″ front to back, 2.25″ in width, and is 4.4″ … Continue reading
Reproduction vs Antique
Most collectors are familiar with the most common reproduction trivet designs. But have you discovered the antique trivets that were their inspiration? In this blog post I compare six trivet designs, … Continue reading
A Greek inspired trivet
This lovely cast iron trivet appears to depict a woman in Ancient Greek Dress. Documented on page 130 of Kelly & Ellwood’s reference book Trivets & Stands, it’s rated Rare. Details: 8 … Continue reading
Are the A-Z book values still accurate?
The A-Z Guide To Collecting Trivets, 2004 “Are the suggested prices in your two trivet books still accurate?” I get asked this quite often, and it’s a valid question. Let … Continue reading
Documenting trivets
Trivets vary in collectibility and value according to age, maker, scarcity and condition. These two Trivetology blog posts contain helpful information for assessing your trivets. ★ Antique Trivets: One size … Continue reading
Spark Joy in your collection
Examples of items from my collection that spark joy. Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant who originated the KonMari Method™ for decluttering and tidying up. Her techniques are very … Continue reading
New life for my favorite reference books
Over the years I’ve built an extensive reference library for the items I collect. I access these books frequently and, as a result, the bindings on my favorites are showing … Continue reading
Caring for brass, bronze and copper trivets
Different metals require different care. In this blog post I’ll be sharing suggestions for caring for BRASS, BRONZE and COPPER-PLATED trivets. DISCLAIMER The following information is offered from my personal … Continue reading
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