Methods for cleaning and restoring metalware
Whenever a collector acquires a trivet, stand, or pressing iron it often needs some attention before being placed on display. This blog post discusses the methods commonly used to clean … Continue reading
GE and Westinghouse stands and trivets
Over the years, several stands and trivets representing these two companies were released. The first three date to the early 1900s; the last two are contemporary castings from 1953. Trivets … Continue reading
Open-handle GW trivet reproductions discovered!
Two examples of the authentic 1876 GW trivet: (L) polished and (R) unpolished. This brass George Washington (GW) trivet was reportedly designed and produced for the 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia, … Continue reading
The Hatton single & double asbestos pad stands
W.R. Hatton & Sons, Ltd of London, England produced this very interesting cast iron stand in the 1890s. It was available in two versions, to support one or two pressing … Continue reading
An exquisitely designed 1877 British trivet
This beautiful cast iron trivet is one of the rarest in my collection. Possibly a Christopher Dresser design or Dresser inspired, it measures 6 1/4″ in diameter with three 7/8″ … Continue reading
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