Researching the R & B trivet
This interesting cast iron trivet appeared in my first book The A-Z Guide To Collecting Trivets (2004, p. 148). It measures 8 1/2″ x 5 3/8″ with three 1″ legs … Continue reading
A Canadian IOOF horseshoe plaque trivet
The majority of horseshoe plaque trivets date from the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s, paralleling a period when fraternal orders were at their peak of popularity around the world. … Continue reading
Volunteer Firemens Association NYC horseshoe plaque trivet
The majority of horseshoe plaque trivets date from the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s, paralleling a period when fraternal orders were at their peak of popularity. For an overview … Continue reading
GUOOF ~ a rare Oddfellows variant
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) horseshoe plaque trivet. As I was browsing a list of eBay auctions last year I almost overlooked a rare horseshoe plaque trivet. At first … Continue reading