Antique wire & tin trivet the fence that fences American steel & wire co rare

Description

This is part of my mom's collection of all things cast iron. She had a huge collection of all kinds of cast iron sad irons and trivets collected over 30 years. It was a family obsession! Some were inherited from her mother. Her brother, James Ellwood wrote a great reference book on Trivets & Stands
You are bidding on:
One wire/tin trivet stand: American Fence
Manufacturer (if known):
American steel & wire Co. (Chicago, New York, Denver, San Francisco)
Length:  approx 6 & 3/4"
Height:  approx  1/2"
Weight:  1.9 oz
Legs: 9 loops act as feet I guess
Markings/Advertising: American Fence:
"The fence that fences" - great advertising/promo piece
Shape: flower shaped with plain and ornamental wire
Other details:  center features advertising / branding area
Purchase date and location (if known). N/A
Label: little white sticker used to have my moms reference number. Ignore, it can be removed
this trivet is featured in "The collectors guide to trivets & stands on page 159 and is valued at
I do not have any history on this item other than what's noted above.
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DESCRIPTION/CONDITION
Please examine photos carefully and consider them a part of your description.  Most of my antique items are from my mom's collection - smoke and pet-free home for 20 years.  Keep in mind that vintage or older items are not always perfect either from use, storage, etc.  I am not an expert, but I will try to point out any obvious imperfections or major flaws.  I do not clean most items - I leave that up to the buyer, that is not my expertise and I do not want to damage an item.
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