Trivetology
n: the Study of Trivets:
their History, Manufacture and Household Use
Welcome, and Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit!
This website is dedicated to collectors of Trivets and other laundry related treasures. The majority of the collectibles I’ll share and discuss will be Antique (greater than 100 years old) or Vintage (pre-WWII).
I’ve been collecting trivets since the early 1980s. Living in Florida, the majority of trivets I came upon were reproduction designs from the 1950s onward. So it was an epiphany when in 1994 I received a copy of Kelly & Ellwood’s book Trivets & Stands. For the first time I was introduced to the wide variety of trivets and stands available to collect! The book not only provided an education in the history and manufacture of trivets in the United States, but a compass by which to begin my search for the more elusive designs.
In 2001 I discovered eBay, and at that point my collection really took off! Not only could I purchase interesting trivets from around the world, I was introduced to other Buyers and Sellers, many who were avid collectors themselves. Finally I was able to communicate with others who shared my hobby, and my learning curve shot skyward.
I went on to establish the eBay US Group “Cast Iron & Brass Trivet Collectors” in 2003 and the eBay UK Group “Trivet & Iron Collectors Worldwide” in 2007. You will find links to these eBay Groups at the right, and you are cordially invited to Join Us!
My first book, The A-Z Guide to Collecting Trivets was published by Collector Books in 2004. I am currently working on an expanded edition of my trivet book for Collector Books, with a publication goal of Spring of 2009!
NEWS FLASH! I would like to encourage all trivet collectors to join the Midwest Sad Iron Collectors Club ASAP! There is a proposal on the table in 2008 to change the name of the Group to Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors Of America. This would more accurately reflect the composition of the group, most who collect trivets as well as irons ... and it would better identify the diverse membership. This is a unique opportunity for trivet collectors to align themselves with one of the premier collecting groups in the world. Click on the link (at the right) for the Midwest Sad Iron Collectors Club for more information.
Best Wishes & Happy Collecting!
All original content on this Website © 2008 Margaret Lynn Rosack
Margaret Lynn Rosack lives in Winter Springs, Florida with her husband Ed, who photographs all her trivets. They have two adult children who live in Ohio and Wisconsin.
Are you looking for a particular trivet? Have a question? Interested in selling or trading your trivets or just need advice on their worth? You can contact Lynn by email at mlcr@cfl.rr.com
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