Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet for the parlor and the nails were individually

and the nails were individually inlaid—with the added benefit being that one can feel the numbers with the tips of the fingers

and Reduction of Fractions

and the pitcher filled with fresh cream

photo mounted on wood

Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet for the parlor and the nails were individuallyA 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.