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coffee grinder, oval and round covered boxes, wooden ware wrought iron trivet and a utensil holder, A great collect of ten long arms inc.

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CATALOG AUCTION OF DECORATIVE ARTS & ANTIQUES Betty lamp; early iron trivet; cast iron 18 muffin pan; barrel churn on stand; oak & glass store display case with 2 shelves; strap of sleigh bells;

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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! Seafood Recipe - Sizzling Mongolian Scallops
Ingredients

1 lb (450g ) scallops

1 tbsp (15ml) light soy sauce

1 tbsp (15ml) dry sherry

3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil

1 large onion, peeled and cut in eights

1 tsp (5ml) chopped fresh ginger

SAUCE

1 tsp (5ml) chili garlic sauce

2 tsp (10ml) hoisin sauce

1 tsp (15ml) sesame oil

1/2 tsp (2.5ml) five-spice powder

1 tsp (5ml) sugar

1 tbsp (15ml) peanut butter

1/4 cup (60ml) fish stock


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Method:

In a bowl combine scallops, soy sauce and sherry. Heat oil in wok. Add onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Blend in sauce ingredients and stir-fry until boiling. Serve at once on hot sizzle plate.

For this recipe you will need a sizzle plate, which consists of an iron plate that fits into a thick wooden mold of similar shape. Heat the iron plate on top of your stove for 5 minutes before adding cooked ingredients.

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