Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet indigo 1920s or so American I

1920s or so American I would think and much lovelier than my photos convey

but I have never seen another set like this: inside the walls of each of the boxes are what I'd guess are tiny metal balls

Dated 1843 with a mix of filled and blank pages and

from the images

Some wear to the enamel and a little wear to the lettering

Donald Allen's Sweet and Useful Homemade Square Trivet indigo 1920s or so American IA 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.