Trivets with a spider theme
This antique spider themed trivet from the UK is a favorite among trivet collectors. Everyone wants one but they’re extremely hard to find! Most examples exchange hands privately between collectors. As … Continue reading
Royalty trivets by Parkray of England
RIP Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Mountbatten-Windsor, 1926-2022 Since today marks the funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II, it seems appropriate to share a trivet commemorating her life and service. ● … Continue reading
Virginia Metalcrafters trivet in white bronze
Recently a young relative got married and requested a trivet as a wedding present. I wanted to gift the couple something contemporary and practical, yet well made. Metal trivets currently … Continue reading
Cross Publishing Company motto trivets
The Cross “GOD BLESS OUR HOME” motto trivet. The first two images were provided by Tom Harmony. His “God Bless Our Home” trivet is cast iron (CI) and 4 5/8″ … Continue reading
MMA Leaf trivet
The Metropolitan Museum of Art sold reproductions of several antique figural designs in their MMA Museum Gift Shop in New York City, circa 1960s. These trivets were marked © MMA on … Continue reading
Wedgewood Stoves little trivet
From Tuesday’s Children: [a] in cast iron; [b] in aluminum. If you collect little trivets, you may recognize this one. It features a cast iron cookstove on the front with … Continue reading
Stove pipe accessory with trivet-like shelves
Image shared courtesy of Carole & Larry Meeker. Have you ever spotted one of these cast iron “trivets” and wondered about its origin and purpose? Well, it’s actually a piece … Continue reading
The Red Riding Hood trivet
Artwork by Jessie Willcox Smith, 1911 (public domain) Over the past few months I’ve purchased three different versions of the Red Riding Hood trivet; all were found on eBay. Their … Continue reading
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