Merry Christmas 1888 horseshoe plaque trivet
What are horseshoe plaque trivets? Since they don’t have legs they’re not trivets in the traditional sense; but they’re fine castings with an interesting history. Predominantly made of cast iron, they … Continue reading
The “Blue Book” by Kelly and Ellwood
It’s not enough to find, clean and display trivets; it’s also important to learn all we can about them. Are they old or new? How and where were they made? … Continue reading
Studying little irons and trivets
The books Tuesday’s Children (1977) and Early Tuesday Morning (1986) are considered the definitive references on little irons and trivets. Written by Judy Politzer and illustrated by her husband Frank, … Continue reading
The Buffum swastika stand
Both of these sad iron stands in my collection feature a swastika; the version with a handle is very rare. Neither stand is marked on front or back as to … Continue reading
Collectible sprinkler bottles, Part 1
Are you old enough to remember sprinkler bottles? They were a staple of home ironing before the advent of the steam iron. On ironing day clothes were sprinkled, rolled up … Continue reading
Pinterest for collectors
Pinterest is a pin-board style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies. I created my first Pinterest board … Continue reading
Ray Harpel and his collectible irons and trivets
When I saw this poorly photographed Swan iron on eBay last week I didn’t pay it much attention. The head and neck were strangely cast … and was the tail … Continue reading
My best trivet Valentine ~ Rimby 12 Hearts
Cast iron: 13″ x 8″ with four 1 1/2″ legs 2011 will bring a very Happy Valentines Day, because after many years off searching … I’ll finally be adding this … Continue reading
