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Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter
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Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter

This is an unusual piece, it is a wooden cake stand, with removable brass plates, which allow it to be folded down for storage

The stand is 28” high, including the handle and 13” in diameter

NG304

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Brass Cake Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099796
Dealers Internal Reference
NG304
Description
Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter
“
This is an unusual piece, it is a wooden cake stand, with removable brass plates, which allow it to be folded down for storage.
Elmgarden

The stand is 28” high, including the handle and 13” in diameter

NG304

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Brass Cake Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099796
Dealers Internal Ref
NG304
Elmgarden
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A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle.
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Archive I A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle.

Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter

Archive II A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle. View II
Archive III A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle. View III
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Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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United Kingdom
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A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle.
Large Collapsable Brass Cake Stand , Dumb Waiter
Ref: SA1099796
A two-tiered collapsible cake stand featuring circular engraved brass trays set within a dark turned wood frame with an arched brass carry handle.
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Tiered dumb waiters and collapsible cake stands gained popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods for serving afternoon tea and light refreshments without requiring domestic staff present. Often featuring brass trays and folding wooden frames, these portable pieces allowed hosts to display sandwiches and pastries conveniently.

Traditional tiered cake stands and dumb waiters typically feature etched or spun brass trays paired with turned wooden supports such as mahogany, oak, or stained beech. Metal elements often include brass carry handles and hinges designed to allow the frame to collapse flat when not in use.

Authentic period examples display natural patination on the brass surfaces, hand-engraved geometric or floral motifs, and hand-turned wooden uprights. Inspect the folding joints, rivets, and underside of the trays for signs of historic hand-assembly rather than modern uniform machine construction.

In contemporary settings, a brass tiered stand functions as a compact side table, plant stand, or bathroom display for toiletries. Placing it alongside a sofa or in a quiet alcove adds texture, metallic warmth, and historical interest to modern decor.

Clean the brass trays using a soft dry cloth to dust, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly if protection against oxidisation is desired. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that remove natural aged patina, and nourish the wooden supports using a natural beeswax polish.
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