The 71st Highland Light Infantry trivet
This is an interesting antique brass trivet from the United Kingdom. It commemorates the 71st (Scottish) Highland Light Infantry. As the history of this regiment is complicated, please refer to … Continue reading
The Frank Sahd trivet
I recently discovered (and purchased) this interesting trivet on eBay. Here are the details: ● On the front: COLUMBIA PA ANTIQUES FRANK SAHD ● Unsigned on the reverse. ● Measures … Continue reading
Tools of a moulder
This antique trivet design depicts the tools of a moulder (molder), a foundry worker responsible for ramming sand around a pattern, preparing the mold, then pouring in molten metal to … Continue reading
A Greek inspired trivet
This lovely cast iron trivet appears to depict a woman in Ancient Greek Dress. Documented on page 130 of Kelly & Ellwood’s reference book Trivets & Stands, it’s rated Rare. Details: 8 … Continue reading
Trivets with hearts
It’s Valentines Day! Today I’m sharing some antique trivets that incorporate hearts in their design. To my Valentine ~ postcard printed in Germany, 1910. Gallery Clicking the first image will open a … Continue reading
Gallery of Jenny Lind trivets
In this post I’m sharing examples of all the different Jenny Lind designs I’ve collected over the past 20 years. My images supplement the information in the previous blog post … Continue reading
Jenny Lind, the “Swedish Nightingale”
Johanna Maria Lind was born in 1820 in Stockholm, Sweden. Her gift for singing was discovered at the age of nine, leading to vocal and drama training at the Royal … Continue reading
Chessie “the railroad kitten” trivet by Virginia Metalcrafters
Today I’m sharing several related items I sold a few years ago on eBay. The first was a trivet you don’t see very often. Still in the original Virginia Metalcrafters … Continue reading
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