Rd Diamond and Rd No. markings
This is an update to my previous blog post Carron No. 6 sad iron stand. Please review that discussion before proceeding. Since some UK foundries cast popular designs for many … Continue reading
Carron No. 6 sad iron stand
This lovely antique Carron brass sad iron stand (trivet) was discovered on eBay UK and purchased in June 2023. The Carron Company was founded in Falkirk, Scotland in 1759. It … Continue reading
The Scottish Carron “turtle” and reproductions
The Carron Company was founded in Falkirk, Scotland in 1759. It continued in operation for over 220 years, closing in 1982. A comprehensive history by Brian Watters (2005) entitled Carron … Continue reading
Firebar and bracketed trivets
The following page originally appeared in The Kenrick Catalogue of 1876. The image below, shared with permission, is from the 1986 softbound version of the catalog published by Tharston Press. Archibald … Continue reading
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