Rub While The Iron Is Hot
Nickel plated cast iron stand, original finish, 9 1/2 x 4 3/8″ w/three 1” legs. This antique Scottish design is one of my favorites! Its spade shape would have accommodated … Continue reading
Understanding Rd Numbers and the term Made In England
I’d like to share this interesting cast iron trivet from my collection. It measures 9″ x 5 3/8″ with three 1 1/4” legs, one center bracket for a firebar, and … Continue reading
Trivets celebrating Field-Marshal Earl Roberts
Postcard of Field-Marshal Earl Roberts (J. Beagles & Co., 1902) Field-Marshal Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 ~ 1914) was a British career soldier and one of the most respected commanders … Continue reading
Ornate 1867 Victorian firebar trivet
This ornate trivet from Great Britain is one of my favorites because the design is so intricate and beautiful. It would have attached to a parlor stove or fireplace firebar … Continue reading
Victorian trivets with mottos
Trivets with mottos date to the 1880s and reflect the Victorian obsession with inspirational quotes and scriptural passages. You may be familiar with the Victorian Mottoes of punch paper embroidery, … Continue reading
Minton tile trivet with inked Rd diamond for 1876
This interesting antique trivet was in my collection for years before being sold this weekend to another collector. The 8 1/2″ square brass trivet frame is unpolished with original patina; … Continue reading
Antique Metalware Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition
The Antique Metalware Society’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition is now online! Over 100 objects are exhibited; all come from members’ collections or reflect their research. The exhibition is also a wider … Continue reading
British trivets, circa 1908
I recently purchased this catalog page which was taken from the 1908 Crowden & Garrod Catalog, London. After taking a closer look at the designs I realized I have several … Continue reading
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