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Trivet

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1895-1910

GUSN

GUSN-19918

Description

Circular brass trivet w/ Chinese characters; openwork form w/ 4 brass legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trivets
brass (alloy)
openwork
Brass
Open Work
TRIVET

Inscription

Engraved on bottom of trivet: ""MADE IN CHINA"" --see worksheet for exact script

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

0.75 (H), 5.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.251

Places

New York state (United States)

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