Trivet...real or Repro Research.....

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CDLaine

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As I was interested in obtaining a vintage Trivit for the counter top / table top I thought it best to gain some insights into the "tells". I found this article and thought it might be share worthy.

It's funny... in childhood (60's) my parents had numerous trivits... and, I can recall hitting the Swap Meet and seeing them stacked a couple feet high.... I wish I would have considered picking one up then.....:)

(seems the most I've come across are Wilton, many Asian, and, pretty sure I've never seen an Ober). The search continues.

Charles
https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Trivets-New-and-Old
 
I have a few that I believe to be old, some were designed for a sad iron to sit on them. Others I'm not sure how old. My favorite user is the sad iron one that has 2" legs. It's a beast and I set my hottest pan on the table with it underneath. These were $3.00 or less each.https://imgur.com/gallery/JpLSI
 
Nice stuff Russell... and, I especially like the prices you've paid. I picked a couple off ebay... not for any "vintage value" but, because I liked the look and history. A square Ober (history) and a Wilton (look) with the chunky cherubs. The couple should arrive early next week.

My motivation was ... I set a hot cast iron skillet on the Corian countertop... picked it off moments later...no damage, but I wonder ? :icon_scratchchin:.

Thanks for sharing... I stumbled upon a fan (fanatic) page of Sad iron and Trivet collectors.... they hold regional "meets" ... who knew ? :icon_thumbsup: They all seem to have "Holy Grails" they are in search of...

Charles
 
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Wow Russell--that's a nice collection of trivets! I have 3 which are probably 1950s in age; I use them on the top of our wood burning heating stove when cooking on it; I sure hope they are not the collectible variety...:covri:
 
Well, my Ebay purchases arrived... both owners accepted my "offers". I must say , very pleased. Already put both to use. I have included a pictorial history of the Ober and Wilton foundries that includes information I sourced on line. (see below). I assume that the Ober is older as it has the remnants of a casting gate along one edge. I suspect the Wilton is sometime from the mid-1930's to late 1980's. So, now I've found I like the history... next will be on the look-out for a vintage circular Trivet (I like the geometry).... maybe Staub.

Charles
http://imgur.com/a/7Qn56
 
Thanks Sharon... Mr. Ober was a very talented individual.... an industrialist, patent holder on numerous lathes that apparently became industry standards...many 100 + year old machines are still functional and in use today.
The Wilton clan passed the CI gene from generation to generation....but, much credit to "Jr." (Bud) to carving out their place in history after "Sr." passed. Two important families in the history of cast iron foundries in America. :bow:

Charles
 
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