Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Auckland
Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Auckland
Named for George Eden, the Earl of Auckland in 1840, this former capital of New Zealand lies on an isthmus and is surrounded by the Waitematā Harbour and Manukau Harbours. These harbour names reflect the original inhabitants of New Zealand, the Maori, who compose about 11% of the 1.47 million Aucklanders. Within the city lies Myers park which was established in 1915 as part of the City Beautiful movement and named after a former mayor. The park has a former kindergarten, playground and lush with flora such as the Moreton Bay Fig featured on the centenary cover; one of several designs in the park. The illustration is a passive play element for children to become familiar with their natural surroundings, while also allowing for creative rubbings. Similar to the passive play project from RethinkTANK. The cover has an added Kiwi dropping with a strangely familiar shape.
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
