WILLIAMSBURG Virginia Metalcrafters CW10-10 Queen Ann Cypher Brass Trivet 1950

A beautifully detailed brass trivet with the cypher for Queen Ann by Virginia Metalcrafters. It is marked on the back as seen in the photos. It sits securely on four brass feet. Condition: This is a vintage brass item that will show some signs of age and use. Overall still nicely bright and shiny. No bends or dents to the metal, does have scratches in the coating, as shown in the pictures. Measurements: approx 10.5" across x 9" tall A little history: Perhaps the greatest American brass company of the 20th century was Virginia Metalcrafters. The company started as a stove manufacturer, early on making, of all things, the Hotpoint brand. As electric appliances took over, most of these companies shut down, unable to adapt. However, Virginia Metalcrafters figured out a way to survive. In 1936, it became Virginia Metalcrafters, selling unique household items to that new, sensational American tourist attraction, Colonial Williamsburg. The company closed in the 1990s.