Some people who overeat have a clinical disorder called binge eating disorder (BED). People with BED compulsively eat large amounts of food in a short amount of time and feel guilt or shame afterward. And they do so often: at least once a week over a period of at least 3 months. Not everyone who overeats is a binger.
When shopping for a trivet, consider both form and function. It can be kept on the table between meals, so some decorative elements may be appreciated. A metal trivet for casual use is usually on the plain side, although some may feature ornate designs on the legs.
Nineteenth century trivets are primarily made of cast iron. Other old trivets are made from brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, and bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze trivets were made mostly from about 1850 to 1900. It is very doubtful any bronze trivets were cast in this century.