Blackpool UK trivet
This interesting trivet was purchased from the United Kingdom in August of 2022. It’s not documented in any of my reference books, including A Collector’s Guide To Trivets & Stands … Continue reading
A little Kenrick box iron with slug
In March 2024 I purchased this little cast iron lift-gate box iron that was listed on eBay UK. It measures 3.2″ front to back, 2.25″ in width, and is 4.4″ … Continue reading
Displaying in a small space, part 2
As mentioned in my previous blog post, there is only enough room to display a small number of irons and trivets in our new apartment. Those selected are personal favorites, … Continue reading
Displaying in a small space, part 1
Earlier this year my husband Ed and I downsized from a four bedroom home into a two bedroom apartment in a retirement community. Since then I’ve been lax in writing … Continue reading
W. R. Hatton advertising
In August 2023, after discovering my The Hatton single and double asbestos pad stands blog post, a person by the name of Phil Hatton contacted me with this additional information … Continue reading
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
A heart trivet with a hinged handle
This handsome antique trivet was recently purchased from the United Kingdom. The heart shape is familiar but look at the unusual handle, topped with a hinged hanging ring! The eBay … Continue reading