A Novel Table Mat.
Reading edition
To construct this original table mat 6 objects, always at hand when table is laid for a meal, are required; 3 knives and three tumblers of equal size and arrange the tumblers upside down, in the form of a triangle, and on each of them rest the handle of a knife. Cross the blades so that the first laid passes over the second and the second over the third, this latter passing over the first X.
The blades sustain themselves and you may place on them a dish or any other heavy object, without being afraid of a collapse.
The arrangement is sufficiently shown in the design with out requiring more detailed explanation.