Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Prague
Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Prague
The city of a hundred spires, now numbering over 500, has a long history dating back to the Paleolithic era. Prague or Praha, is the capital of Bohemia and was founded in the 7th century. The three towers of the city’s coat of arms is centered on the manhole cover. Ferdinand III added an armored arm with a sword emerging from the city gate which represents the defense of the Charles Bridge against the Swedish army during the 30 years war. Since that time Prague has gone through many empires and has attracted and repelled people from all over, which is evident in the sides of cobblestones placed in Wenceslas Square.
The perfect gift for housewarmings, and anniversaries each illustration is initially hand-drawn for precision and then permanently etched into cork. The trivets are .375" thick and 7.25" in diameter with rounded edges. The engraving method has incredible detail and tactility. Fabricated from sustainable Portuguese cork. Designed and packaged in Philadelphia, PA USA.
Cork is a natural material, thus rare aberrations within the etching can occur.
As each one is made to order please allow three business days for delivery.
“We all have three cities: the one in which we grew up, the one where we live and the one in which we wished we live."-Alan Furst
