Cast Iron Trivet

Looking for books on cast iron trivets that give some history and what the different symbols mean.?

I've never come across a book specifically on cast iron trivets, but the symbols used often come from various cultures and countries. Celtic knots are common themes, as are animals, and novelty shapes like kitchen utensils (tea kettles, spoons...). Figurative images (nameable items) are often very stylized, almost abstracted, to the point that you would really have to use your imagination to determine what the picture might be. Many years ago, trivets were made with a family coat of arms or other such symbol, and it's not uncommon to see more recent trivets that were custom-made as wedding presents with intertwined initials or just the first letter of a last name in a very decorative pattern.

Instead of looking for books about the symbolism used on trivets, I would look for books on symbolism in general, and books about antique kitchen items. Good luck!

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