The Scottish Carron “turtle” and reproductions
The Carron Company was founded in Falkirk, Scotland in 1759. It continued in operation for over 220 years, closing in 1982. A comprehensive history by Brian Watters (2005) entitled Carron … Continue reading
The Hatton double asbestos pad stand
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
Cross Publishing Company motto trivets
Motto trivet images courtesy of Tom Harmony. This cast iron “God Bless Our Home” trivet is 4 5/8″ in diameter with four short paw feet. It’s signed CROSS PUBL. (Publishing) … 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
Replating my Fortune Range trivet
In September 2019 I wrote about an interesting cast iron advertising trivet I purchased on eBay:Â The Fortune Range Lantz-style trivet. I was hoping someone would read my blog post and … Continue reading
MMA Leaf trivet
The Metropolitan Museum of Art sold reproductions of several antique figural designs in their MMA Museum Gift Shop in New York City, circa 1960s. These trivets were marked © MMA on … Continue reading
Two flat iron roller stands, circa 1887
Recently I received an email from fellow PITCA member and author Dave Irons. He shared a cast iron trivet that he’s been curious about. Signed PAT APLD FOR on the … Continue reading
Wedgewood Stoves little trivet
From Tuesday’s Children: [a] in cast iron; [b] in aluminum. If you collect little trivets, you may recognize this one. It features a cast iron cookstove on the front with … Continue reading
