Ornate 1867 Victorian firebar trivet
This ornate trivet from Great Britain is one of my favorites because the design is so intricate and beautiful. It would have attached to a parlor stove or fireplace firebar … Continue reading
Trivets with names or initials
Here are two interesting antique cast iron trivets I recently won at the Eckstein Pressing Iron & Trivet Collection auction, held before the 2016 PITCA Convention. Denny & Janet Eckstein … Continue reading
The little J & E Stevens sunflower trivet
J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut specialized in the manufacture of cast iron toys beginning in 1869. The iron shortage of World War II effectively ended their production … Continue reading
Old Man of the Mountain trivets
“Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in … Continue reading
British trivets, circa 1908
I recently purchased this catalog page which was taken from the 1908 Crowden & Garrod Catalog, London. After taking a closer look at the designs I realized I have several … Continue reading
Checking a trivet for age and damage
The five most frequently used and abused terms encountered when browsing Internet listings for trivets are vintage, antique, early, scarce and rare. Just because a Seller describes a trivet with … Continue reading
YMCA horseshoe plaque trivet
At one time I had 80+ horseshoe plaque trivets in my collection. Over the years I’ve sold many of them, the majority going to fellow collectors- in particular to my … Continue reading
The Quick Meal advertising stand
This rare sad iron stand (7 x 5″ with 3 feet; 1561 on reverse) sold on eBay for $155.50 on 2/4/12 after 16 bids. What’s so unusual about it? Well, … Continue reading
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