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Archibald Carne (Manufacturer)

Trivets are stands to support utensils while they are off the fire. Made by Archibald Carne, blacksmith, Truro, 1945–60, British Council 1960.
Trivets are stands for supporting utensils while they are off the fire, and for warming food by the fire. This iron trivet is designed to stand next to the hearth. It has four legs, and two wooden handles. It was made by Archibald Carne, a blacksmith of Truro, Cornwall, circa 1945–60, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960.

trivet: metal, wood

MERL miscellaneous note, B. L. 22 March 1961 – ‘The British Council collection. // This collection of material which is covered by the accession numbers 60/430 to 60/791 contains examples of craft products made in the British Isles. The major part of the collection was prepared immediately after the Second World War for a travelling exhibition which was sent to Australia and New Zealand. // The collection was purchased for a nominal sum by the Museum in two portions, the one in the summer of 1960 and the other in February 1961. // For further details see the individual catalogue cards and the catalogue prepared for the temporary exhibition of the collection.’, MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘This is an iron trivet with polished wooden handles at either end. It is designed to stand before an open fire. The surface plate measures 21” x 8” and it stands 13 1/4 in. high. The forelegs bend sharply away from the frame before becoming straight. The rear legs are quite straight. // From: A. Carne, Truro, Cornwall.’, British Council Ref. No. Not known.

Truro [Cornwall]

1945 - 1960

Metal, Wood