Bishop Chase Trivet Books for Sale

Introducing the Bishop Chase Trivet
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		About Bishop Philander Chase 1775-1852 Philander Chase, born in Cornish, New Hampshire, a graduate of Dartmouth and an Episcopal clergyman, moved to Worthington in 1817. He became the first Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church and principal of the Worthington Academy. In 1818 he was elected the first Bishop of the newly organized Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. In February of 1819 the Ohio legislature elevated Worthington Academy to Worthington College. Chase's successful efforts in raising money during a trip to England in 1823 and 1824 made possible the purchase of land in Gambier for Kenyon College. Worthington College closed and a new college reopened as Kenyon College at Gambier in 1828, named for his benefactor Lord Kenyon. Chase became the presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States on 1843. He published Reminiscences: an Autobiography in the 1840's. The original Bishop Chase Trivet is on display in the historic Orange Johnson House Museum of Worthington, Ohio.

A gift so nice you will want one for yourself!

In celebration of its 50th birthday, the Worthington Historical Society has commissioned a new limited quantity pouring of the rare Bishop Chase’s table-top trivet with Virginia Metalcrafters. This company produces quality museum brasses, including those for Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian, Winterthur and Historic Charleston Museums.

Each trivet is individually hand-cast in sand as was done in the 1700's. They are made of heavy brass with a solid wood hand-turned handle.

This trivet is a collector’s item since it is the only known handled trivet being produced today.

It comes in a sturdy gift box with a copy of the history of Bishop Chase. Approximate size length 13 ½”, width 6 ¾”.

The Bishop Chase Trivet costs $106, which includes shipping and Ohio sales tax. You may view a copy of the trivet and purchase them at the Old Rectory or purchase them by mail.

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