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Trivet

Object Details

Description
Cast, spade-shaped trivet with long hanging handle; design features a fylfot in circle at center with compasses and square at toe and the roman letters "D S" flanked by sprigs of leaves and curved hearts across bottom. Three D-section legs. Groove around perimeter; no railing. No other marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1830 - 1850
Credit Line
John Paul Remensnyder
Physical Description
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 9 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 3.81 cm x 24.4475 cm x 10.795 cm
Object Name
trivet
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