Vintage Nashville Music City Cast Iron Trivet Ceramic Tile Japan Hot Plate HS

Description

View Vintage Nashville Music City Cast Iron Trivet Ceramic Tile Japan Hot Plate HS with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Manufactured in Japan during the 1970s/1980s under the coveted"HS" diamond foundry mark. "Nashville: Music City, U.S.A.". The reverse side features a crisp, raised embossed"JAPAN". The four integrated peg feet on the reverse are entirely uniform and level, retaining all four black rubber counter protectors. Up for sale is a charming, highly collectible vintage mid-century travel souvenir cast iron trivet and wall plaque featuring the legendary sights of Nashville, Tennessee. Manufactured in Japan during the 1970s/1980s under the coveted "HS" diamond foundry mark , this heavy kitchen accessory houses a beautifully detailed, high-gloss multi-vignette ceramic tile titled "Nashville: Music City, U.S.A." The screen-printed artwork acts as a retro travel timeline, highlighting eight iconic regional icons including the Grand Ole Opry (both the historic Ryman Auditorium building and the classic acoustic guitar/banjo setup), the Country Music Hall of Fame , the State Capitol, The Hermitage, Fort Nashborough, the historic Parthenon replica, and the Tennessee Walking Horse alongside the Iris state flower. The central tile is securely seated within a substantial, ornate sand-cast iron frame finished in a classic matte black. The frame boasts intricate openwork scrollwork along the crown handle, a stylized wavy scalloped border, and four heavy peg feet on the reverse outfitted with their original protective black rubber caps. The reverse side features a crisp, raised embossed "JAPAN" frame mark, the diamond "HS" kiln registry stamp, and its original vintage gold foil export sticker entirely intact on the raw clay backing. Outfitted with an integrated top hanging eyelet hole, this dual-functional piece transitions effortlessly from a heavy-duty hot plate pot rest to a gorgeous retro kitchen wall display piece. Condition Details This item is pre-owned and in excellent vintage condition. The heavy sand-cast iron frame remains exceptionally dense, solid, and structurally perfect, with no cracks, structural breaks, or thinning to the scrollwork. The central glazed ceramic tile is completely free of surface cracks, chips along the margins, or color fading to the vivid graphics. The four integrated peg feet on the reverse are entirely uniform and level, retaining all four black rubber counter protectors. The reverse unglazed clay backing is extremely clean, proudly preserving both the crisp embossed registry codes and the original metallic gold "Made in Japan" import label. Shows only minimal, beautifully preserved signs of historic shelf display with zero greasy kitchen buildup or heavy rusting. Please check all provided high-resolution pictures to evaluate the clean texture and excellent vintage condition details. SHIPPING & TERMS Packed with precision: Securely wrapped in thick bubble protection to entirely prevent any vibration, friction, or cracking hazards between the cast iron frame and ceramic insert during transit. Trusted Seller: Buy with confidence from a reliable online vintage storefront. Note: Please review all high-resolution photos closely. If you need any specific flat-lay measurements or additional close-ups of the rear markings, feel free to drop a message! nashville trivet, music city usa, grand ole opry decor, vintage travel souvenir, cast iron hot plate, hs japan tile, country music collectibles, ryman auditorium art, retro kitchen plaque, rhenish style ironware Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Trivets. Brand: HS (Toyo Susaki Glass Co. Export Division).

Number of Items in Set

1

Antique

No

Pattern

Multi-Vignette Souvenir Map / Nashville City Icons

Number of Compartments

1

Shape

Square

Occasion

All Occasions

Color

Multicolor

Material

Cast Iron, Ceramic

Vintage

Yes

Brand

HS (Toyo Susaki Glass Co. Export Division)

Type

Trivet

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Number of Tiers

1

Packaging

Unboxed

Theme

Souvenir, Music City USA, Country Music, Cities

Style

Vintage / Retro, Mid-Century Americana

Features

Heavy Duty, Rubber Peg Feet, Wall Hanging Hole, Embossed Marks, O

Time Period Manufactured

1970-1979

Handmade

No

Country of Origin

Japan