Eccentric trivet ID?

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CharlieK

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It's high time I began to bombard the forum with pictures and questions, here's my first identification request. I bought this unmarked trivet a while back and it's design puzzles me. It measures 8.5" outside diameter and has a 6.125" diameter dished area that is offset to the outside, and 3 short legs. As can be seen in the bottom pic, it has a gate mark. Can anybody at least clue me in as to it's purpose? It might be obvious to some, but I'm clueless.
Thanks in advance for any input.





 
It almost looks as though it might have been designed for use with one of the kettles with the offset bottom. I will try to find a post with the pot I am speaking of and post it.

Just checked the post and I see DougD called it an Eccentric pot. D'oh.

It's used for roasting meat. It keeps the meat up off the bottom of the pan.
 
Bonnie Scott said:
It almost looks as though it might have been designed for use with one of the kettles with the offset bottom. I will try to find a post with the pot I am speaking of and post it.

Just checked the post and I see DougD called it an Eccentric pot. D'oh.

It's used for roasting meat. It keeps the meat up off the bottom of the pan.
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Thanks for weighing in, Bonnie. I know what trivets are for, just don't understand why this one was designed that way, unless maybe the sump in an eccentric kettle is shallower than the combined length of the trivet legs plus the depth of the depression in the trivet itself?
 
I am trying to remember if it is Jeffrey who has a picture of one. You might be able to tell if he will share the picture again. He likes to share pictures of his eye candy. :icon_thumbsup:

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There is a picture of one in this post but it's a round bottom one. The one I am thinking of had a flat bottom.
http://www.castironcollector.com/forum/showthread.php?t=385
 
On that trivet I think it is an ash tray,is missing the glass pice goes on middle.not all cast iron stuff is made for cooking
 
I was sent some pics from out east a while back, offset pots I suspect are out of Amherst foundry in Nova Scotia. They have the offset bottom. Looks like it was designed for the old wood stoves, can be turned within the stoves damper ring to make more room on the stove for other pots.

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It's a trivet for an eccentric kettle. Yes, the feet would hold each of its levels above the bottom surfaces of the pot.
 
Doug D. said:
It's a trivet for an eccentric kettle. Yes, the feet would hold each of its levels above the bottom surfaces of the pot.
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I examined an Erie #8 eccentric kettle today and the bottom of the top flange of the trivet would have 1/4"+ clearance from the bottom of the kettle, and the trivet would be rotated in the kettle sump to center the top flange with the center of the kettle. But why put a depression in the trivet instead of making a top that was all on the same plane? :icon_scratchchin:

:laughup: P.S. Thanks for the new toys, Doug!
 
CharlieK said:
I examined an Erie #8 eccentric kettle today and the bottom of the top flange of the trivet would have 1/4"+ clearance from the bottom of the kettle, and the trivet would be rotated in the kettle sump to center the top flange with the center of the kettle. But why put a depression in the trivet instead of making a top that was all on the same plane? :icon_scratchchin:

:laughup: P.S. Thanks for the new toys, Doug!
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My guess is that even with a small gap, it would help prevent the kettle from tipping over if bumped. If setting only on the smaller offset section it could be easily tipped.
 
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