Unusual Antique tin trivet stand spade with open handle thin cut out UCM cutout

Description

This is part of my mom's collection of all things cast iron. She had a huge collection of all kinds of cast iron sad irons and trivets collected over 30 years. It was a family obsession! Some were inherited from her mother. Her brother, James Ellwood wrote a great reference book on Trivets & Stands
You are bidding on:
One antique cast iron trivet stand
Manufacturer (if known): N/A
Used for: iron stand
Length:  approx 10"
Height:  approx 1" + a little more for jagged rail
Width: approx 5"
Weight:  5.6 oz
Legs: 3
Markings/Advertising: perhaps ACM cut out is for manufacturer?
Shape: spade
handle:  open handle,
Rails: scalloped top rails on side of platform
Purchase date and location (if known): Spain 1983
Label: little white sticker with #40is just my moms reference number. Ignore, it can be removed
Note: wire on the trivet is just used to hang it. can be removed.
This trivet is pictured on page 206 in the book "A collector's guide to trivets and stands"
I do not have any history on this item other than what's noted above.
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DESCRIPTION/CONDITION
Please examine photos carefully and consider them a part of your description.  Most of my antique items are from my mom's collection - smoke and pet-free home for 20 years.  Keep in mind that vintage or older items are not always perfect either from use, storage, etc.  I am not an expert, but I will try to point out any obvious imperfections or major flaws.  I do not clean most items - I leave that up to the buyer, that is not my expertise and I do not want to damage an item.
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