Harrison Ditzler & Company acorn “trivet”
I’ve had this little brass acorn-shaped treasure in my collection for a few years. It has the properties of a trivet, with three splayed feet and a 5 1/4″ flat … Continue reading →
Replating my Queen Spirit stove
See my previous blog where I discussed my Queen Spirit stove and trivet. Here are the “before” pictures. Over time about 30% of the original nickel plating had worn off … Continue reading →
Queen Spirit stove and trivet
It’s always special to discover an antique in the original box! You may have seen the Queen Spirit trivet before, but here’s the complete set which dates to the 1890s. … Continue reading →
The A & W Manufacturing Company sad iron heater
When cooler weather arrives in Florida, Renningers in Mt. Dora is always my first, favorite Fall outing. I attended Day #1 of their November Extravaganza yesterday and within an hour … Continue reading →
The Buster Brown “trivet”
I bought this little 4 3/8 x 3 3/4″ cast iron trivet about 15 years ago. The detailed design features Buster Brown and his little dog Tige. The back is … Continue reading →
Nashua Lock Co. panel trivet and butt hinge
Cast iron Nashua panel trivet, 9 x 4″ with three 1 1/4″ legs This panel trivet was a promotional item for the Nashua Lock Company (1834 – 1889) of Nashua, … Continue reading →