Reproduction vs Antique
Most collectors are familiar with the most common reproduction trivet designs. But have you discovered the antique trivets that were their inspiration? In this blog post I compare six trivet designs, … Continue reading
Different binders for my reference books
Over the past two years I’ve been using rainbow colored, heavy duty Staples binders to house my growing collection of unbound reference books. I liked them because I could select … Continue reading
Union Web cast iron horseshoe
This is an interesting little horseshoe shaped advertising piece. Although shaped somewhat like a bottle opener, its roundness and thickness argue against that. Was it intended for use as a … Continue reading
Virginia Metalcrafters trivet in white bronze
Recently a young relative got married and requested a trivet as a wedding present. I wanted to gift the couple something contemporary and practical, yet well made. Metal trivets currently … Continue reading
Cross Publishing Company motto trivets
The Cross “GOD BLESS OUR HOME” motto trivet. The first two images were provided by Tom Harmony. His “God Bless Our Home” trivet is cast iron (CI) and 4 5/8″ … Continue reading
Asbestos toy sad iron with removable hood
This is Dover Manufacturing Company’s little “Asbestos” nickel-plated sad iron marked PAT. MAY 22, 1900 on the top. Only 3″ tall, it measures 4″ x 1 7/8″ and came complete … Continue reading
Plastic sprinkler bottles, Part 2: Lustro Ware
Another familiar plastic sprinkler bottle, the Lustro Ware Clothes Sprinkler, was invented by Nathan W. Roop. Design Patent No. 168,595 was filed on May 15, 1951 and granted on January 6, … Continue reading
The double pointed Banded Sheaf pattern
Each of these three little sad iron stands (trivets) supported a small double pointed sad iron; their oval shape and four angled iron guides are the tipoff. The center design … Continue reading
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