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What are cast iron trivets used for?
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Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Trivet Stand
Located in London, England
Steel trivet with pierced panel decoration. Circa 1830
H 33cm x W 36cm x D 36cm
Category
Antique 1830s Tableware
Materials
Steel
$525
Polished Steel Trivet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A polished steel stand originally used to hold hot kettles and pots next to a fireplace and known as a trivet. Rectangular polished top with ogee cutout handle on polished steel cab...
Category
Antique 1830s English End Tables
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
$1,950
Georgian Steel Trivet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III period steel trivet having pierced top and frieze and having brass handles over gunmetal steel base, the front cabriole legs ending in penny feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,400
Large Sterling Silver Trivet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite sterling silver overlay trivet dates to the turn of the 20th century and remains in mint condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian brass circular trivet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass circular trivet having a circular trivet, with a lion to the top standing on three brass paw feet
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Hanging Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French hanging trivet hand forged of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
