VICTORIAN MILK GLASS CAKE STAND GREEN TINGE TO FRILLED EDGE ETCHED KEY PATTERN

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c1870 - 90 VICTORIAN MILK GLASS CAKE STAND OR TABLE CENTRE PIECE WITH GREEN TINGE TO THE FRILLED EDGE AND ALSO APPLIED TO THE PLATE FACE IS AN ETCHED GREEK KEY PATTERN. I BELIEVE THIS STAND WAS ORIGINALLY MADE IN 2 PIECES. I SAY THIS BECAUSE THE BASE STEM HAS A PONTIL (poking through the plate, which can be seen in photo 3) AND THE UNDER BASE FOOT ALSO HAS A PONTIL MARK THAT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN GROUND AWAY WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE A ROUND NOSE POINT. WHILST UNDERNEATH; THE PLATE HAS BEEN BEAUTIFULLY MOLDED TO THE BASE SECTION, LOOKING JUST A THOUGH IT WAS ONE PIECE! I THINK THIS DATES FROM AROUND THE MID TO LATE VICTORIAN ERA. SIZE: 9.1/2" (24cm) diameter x 3.3/4" (9.5cm) high. GOOD CONDITION: NO CHIPS, NO CRACKS. These delicate pieces are of vintage age! They are functional pieces that were originally designed for use and to be appreciated. Reclaimed pieces do sometimes show slight signs of use. This adds character and charm to the piece and is what makes it a vintage but beautiful item. Please note: Any other items displayed are for decorative purposes only. APOLOGIES FOR THIS STATEMENT BUT IT IS IMPORTANT SO PLEASE READ : IFCOLLECTING I PREFER CASH ON COLLECTION. (NOT PAYPAL) , BUYER COLLECTIONS FROM: Treglyn, Gover Valley, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 5RD. ~ AGENTS PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT SELL OR DISPATCH TO SHIPPING AGENTS. U.K. read more