~ Trivets and Non-Electric Irons ~

[Lynn Rosack]

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Trivets and Non-Electric Irons

Are you a collector of Trivets or Non-Electric Irons (such as charcoal, slug, sad or gas)?
Are you a Picker or a Dealer with a question?
Or are you just interested in something new to collect and learn about?
This is the Forum for you!
As the Worthologist specializing in these items I am available
to answer your questions and guide you in your research.

Lynn Rosack
Trivet Worthologist

[RebekahK]

Cool (or hot, should I say, given the nature of your expertise!) Welcome to the forums!

[Searcher72]

Hello Lynn,
It is not a trivet, but I don't know what to really call it. I am wondering if you have ever seen anything like this.
It is a 4" brass cobra balancing 2 brass bears. They will sway and swing around the cobra.
Can you tell me anything about it?
Thanks, Anne
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[Lynn Rosack]

Hi Anne,
Thanks for providing this image. Your item appears to be a relatively modern brass desktop novelty item, probably from India. Search the metalware for a signature or mark that might help to further identify the manufacturer. If you find one, please post the image here.
Regards, Lynn

[delanagle]

Hi! I hope you may know about these...
I have 2 identical round, 8", felt bottomed, silver over copper, "Trivets". They were my moms, they are floral- flowers with leaves in an all over 'full' design. No border, thin, hammered? They look Nouveau. Poppies maybe. I would love to see other examples of whatever these are and I want to sell them so a value range would be great. They are Gorgeous!! I cannot find anything like them. I removed the felt from the back, it's very of ratty, to look for any markings- there are none. Any info would be great! Thanks! I'll check back or do you email me direct? This is great, thank you! D

[RebekahK]

@delanagle: Hello, would you be able to provide some photos of your trivets? Thanks!

[delanagle]

Hi, here is a picture of my 2 trivets with the felt backs removed, I hope you can see the Poppy pattern. Thanks!trivets 1.jpg

[delanagle]

Hi! Could you still tell me about these trivets??

[RebekahK]

I've asked our expert to take a look! Stay tuned!

[RebekahK]

Hello, I have heard back and this is what our expert reports:

"They appear to be embossed/pressed sheet metal "table protectors" (possibly plated tin) and don't appear to be particularly old or rare. Removing the felt backing may have decreased the already limited value to a collector."