Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet indigo Some wear to the enamel

Some wear to the enamel and a little wear to the lettering

1920s or so American I would think and much lovelier than my photos convey

but this small scale one is the first I've really felt compelled to purchase

Dated 1843 with a mix of filled and blank pages and

Alabama: The self-ordained minister built a Cross Garden on three acres along Autauga County Road 85 that would eventually be visited by people from all over the world

Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet indigo Some wear to the enamelA sweet old handmade trivet, perfectly imperfectly letterpress stamped "Donald Allen" on the underside. I can't not bring home things like this, which Donald was clearly proud of, and it would make an excellent platform pedestal for sorts for all sorts of things. Useful on the table of course, too. 6 x 6 x 1 3 8 and in very good condition, nice patina, very sturdy and sound.