Trivet
- Object Name:
- Trivet
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.407
- Date:
- 1700-1800
- Description:
- Trivet, wrought iron. Made from fairly thin stock. Handle long and slightly flared at back end where it is bent around onto itself in narrow section, creating loop. Front portion of handle extends forward and is split to create circular loop. Then it continues forward to a weld in surface of larger, flat wrought circle. Inner circle has rough diameter 3.4". Outer circle diameter: 6.5". Rectangular legs that taper to thin rolled foot. Two of feet at front are welded through outer surface of ring. Back foot welded through loop which rests under handle piece and is peened over on top of handle. Handle and outer loop at foot are formed together but do not appear to be welded into single unit.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-2.1 W-6.4 L-13.7 inches
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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