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Trivet

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1904-1950

GUSN

GUSN-12102

Description

Flat oval shaped trivet is engraved in a "vintage" pattern. Outer edge is scalloped. Bars with small castors extends the form.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trivets
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Sheffield plate
Silver
Sheffield
Stipple Engraved
TRIVET

Inscription

Impressed on the bottom of the coaster is: ""Sheffield Plated"" and ""Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.125 x 9.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1450

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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