The little C. D. Kenny advertising trivet
This intricate little cast iron trivet was an advertising premium for the C. D. Kenny Company. On the front: CD KENNY CO TEAS COFFEES SUGARS 60 STORES. Dimensions: 5 x … Continue reading
Studying little irons and trivets
The books Tuesday’s Children (1977) and Early Tuesday Morning (1986) are considered the definitive references on little irons and trivets. Written by Judy Politzer and illustrated by her husband Frank, … Continue reading
The Ober Manufacturing Company
In the 1870’s two brothers, John H. and George H. Ober, founded the Ober Manufacturing Company of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Although primarily a woodworking machinery manufacturer, the foundry eventually also … Continue reading
Figural trivet with frog handle, dated 1859
Sold on eBay 12/13/16 ~ inscribed 1859 I was on a holiday cruise last December and missed bidding on this very interesting trivet. It sold 12/13/16 for $173.50 on eBay. … Continue reading
Trivets with shamrocks
May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. ~Irish Blessing The Ancient Order of Hibernians, established in 1836 and still active today, … Continue reading
The ND Co SF CAL sadiron stand
This is a scarce sadiron stand with a mysterious history! On the face is the lettering ND Co SF CAL. Its size and design is typical of other advertising sadiron … Continue reading
The President Grover Cleveland trivet
Cast iron Cleveland horseshoe trivet, 5 x 4 3/8″ w/three 3/4″ feet, circa 1900. Inauguration Day occurs in the United States once every four years, on January 20. At 12 … Continue reading
Happy New Year horseshoe plaque trivets
Stay yet, my friends, a moment stay— Stay till the good old year, So long companion of our way, Shakes hands, and leaves us here. Oh stay, oh stay, One … Continue reading
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