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My first book The A-Z Guide To Collecting Trivets is available for sale on eBay. I am writing my second trivet book. eBay is a great place to buy, sell, learn about your collectible, and make friends with people who have the same interests.

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During the 1980's, I inherited a couple of trivets (a three-legged stand with short feet for use under a hot dish) from my grandmother. I thought the designs were charming, but there were too few to create a display. Searching for more at flea markets eventually evolved into a passion. But the catalyst for my collection was when a co-worker introduced me to eBay in 2001. Since then I've bought over 1500 trivets, keeping around 400 in my permanent collection and selling the rest ... all here on eBay! My collection includes antique and contemporary metal trivets as well as those made of wood, tile or porcelain. I also collect sterling souvenir spoons, antique fraternal medals and out-of-print collectible reference books & magazines.

Scarce Brass Chessie Railroads Cat Trivet
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OES Order of Eastern Star Trivet
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Three Lantz Tea Trivets in Cast Iron
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Antique Scottish Trivet featuring Wedding Themes
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Trivets and Treasures
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I'M DOWNSIZING MY PERSONAL COLLECTIONS ! Here you'll find a wide selection of wonderful items: trivets & stands, kitchenalia, old postcards, sterling souvenir spoons, reference materials and other treasures. Spend some pleasant time shopping & learning and, as always ... HAPPY COLLECTING !

Antique Trivets

How To Identify an Antique Trivet * Antique trivet designs are usually a bit larger than their reproductions. * Legs are greater than 1" in length. * A brass trivet may bow in the center from the years of use. * Brass trivets will show verdigris and traces of old polish. * Legs may no longer be straight on brass or cast iron trivets. * Antique American trivets are rarely signed. * British trivets may have an Rd number, which identifies the date the design was registered. (See my Custom Pages on Rd Numbers & the Rd Diamond Series) * If there is a Sprue or Wedge Mark on the reverse, it signifies an older casting which most probably predates 1865. * A prominent Gate-Mark along the side signifies a trivet that probably pre-dates 1890. At that time machine grinding became available; most gate-marks were ground down after 1890 and became less prominent.

Sad Iron Stands

The prefix "sad" in sadiron refers to the fact that the metal of the iron itself was heavy and solid. Sadirons came in many shapes and sizes, from small toy irons weighing mere ounces to the largest tailor's irons weighing up to sixty pounds! Some sadiron stands mirrored the shape of an iron, while others were square, round, or oval. Sadiron stands were manufactured both with and without handles. They often featured commercial advertising and were sometimes sold in a set with companion sadirons. Most were made of cast iron, with an occasional brass, bronze, or aluminum stand to be found. Nickel plating was popular, as it resisted rust; but few of those stands exist now in their original, fully plated condition. Stands made in the British Isles may have a Registered Design number on the reverse that can be referenced to determine the year of manufacture. The electric iron appeared in the late 1910s, and completely dominated the ironing market by 1930. Once electric irons were manufactured with an inset heel rest that enabled them to sit upright, a sad iron stand or trivet was no longer strictly necessary.

Reference Materials

BOOKS: A variety of wonderful reference books exists, although the majority are older and out of print. They provide information often otherwise unavailable. FAVORITE BOOKS: Trivets & Stands by Kelly & Ellwood Pressing Irons & Trivets by Berney Trivets 1 and Trivets 2 by Hankenson And check out my trivet book, The A-Z Guide To Collecting Trivets! CATALOGS are a useful addition to your Reference library. They document the product line of a particular company both by date and by design. OLD MAGAZINES: Old magazines with articles about trivets are intriguing to read and collect, as they often provide additional information that may not appear in any other source. Several of these old articles were written by the noted trivet experts of the time, such as Dick Hankenson and William Paley. Many of these magazines also featured decorative cover art, suitable for framing! FAVORITE MAGAZINES: HOBBIES (1930s-1970s) and SPINNING WHEEL (1960s-1970s).


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Jun-30-07 19:14:02
Welcome, Adrienne!

Jun-13-07 16:53:21
Hello Lynn, Eye catching...and it's nice to see the face behind the posts. :D Adrienne

Jun-10-07 23:46:18
Thanks, Jan & Elaine!

Jun-10-07 11:55:46
Great "My World" page, Lynn. I learned so much - you are one busy lady! Elaine

Jun-09-07 05:55:04
Nice "My World," Lynn! Thank you for being around. Jan


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Book: Extreme Ironing Phil Shaw, Hardcover
Book: Extreme Ironing (Phil Shaw, Hardcover)
A Hilarious Look at the "Sport" of Ironing!
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Did you know that "Extreme Ironing" is a sport? At first I thout this book was a spoof, but then I searched the Internet and found Extreme Ironing fanatics (around the world) who actually exist! ... read full review
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Book: The Collector's Guide To Ebay Greg Holden, Softcover
Book: The Collector's Guide To Ebay (Greg Holden, Softcover)
The Collector's Ultimate eBay Resource
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
I think that this book is one of the best eBay guides on the market today. Greg Holden has written a useful reference for both the novice and experienced collector. The format is simple to access, an... read full review
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Book: The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders Alan Axelrod, Softcover
The Secrets Behind the Secret Societies
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Alan Axelrod's book is a good basic introduction to Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders. The format is easy to read, and the material is presented in an A to Z format makes the different groups easy to i... read full review
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Book: How To Think Like A Collector Harry Rinker Jr., Softcover
Book: How To Think Like A Collector (Harry Rinker Jr., Softcover)
Harry Rinker Tells It Like It Is!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Harry Rinker ... ya gotta love him! Here is his newest book, chock full of information on pricing, acquiring, collecting, and selling. For the new collector, this book will be a real eye opener. For... read full review
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