TRIVETOLOGY

Collecting, cleaning, displaying, researching, and appreciating TRIVETS and related go-withs!

The WAPAK sad iron stand

If you have a copy of Esther Berner’s book A Collector’s Guide To Pressing Irons and Trivets (1977) you might notice at least two instances where she associates the Wapak … Continue reading →

November 1, 2021

Documenting trivets

Trivets vary in collectibility and value according to age, maker, scarcity and condition. These two Trivetology blog posts contain helpful information for assessing your trivets. ★ Antique Trivets: One size … Continue reading →

March 1, 2019

Ouroboros (snake) symbolism in a trivet

The noun ouroboros (aka uroboros) is derived from the Greek words ouro (tail) and boros (eating); it describes a snake or dragon devouring its own tail. It’s an ancient symbol … Continue reading →

October 15, 2017

Antique trivets

Many questions received from collectors revolve around history, age and/or value. This is the first of three blog posts to help you better evaluate the trivets in your collection. See … Continue reading →

September 1, 2017

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