This antique trivet came from the Civil War-era collection of a museum in Missouri. Imagine the stories it may have heard over the kitchen or dining table on which it sat. Crafted of walnut circa 1850, it bears the patina of a long and well-used life. The wood grain is prominent, the top is very slightly convex, and the edges have a live edge borne not from modern sensibilities but from early necessity. The trivet can still be used, but please note that items set on it will not lay completely flat due to the surface convexity. It would also make a wonderful display piece in a home kitchen or dining room or as part of a restaurant's decor. You may also enjoy ourslightly smaller trivet of the same era. Please visit our shop for details.