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Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand
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Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand

1900 - 1920
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An original early 20th-century freestanding shop display stand, most likely produced for use in a draper’s or outfitter’s shop. Constructed with a heavy cast iron base with fluted detail and an elegant brass stem, the piece is topped with a distinctive pair of sweeping, curved arms terminating in brass ball finials.

Likely originally used in a draper’s or outfitter’s shop for the display of lightweight garments such as blouses, shirtwaists or tops, with the twin curved arms designed to support fabric without creasing.

The stand features an adjustable height mechanism secured with a brass thumb screw, allowing it to be set at varying display levels. The shaped cast iron base provides excellent stability and retains its original surface with honest wear and traces of original black finish.

The sculptural, almost Art Nouveau-influenced form gives the piece strong visual presence, making it equally suitable today as a shop fitting, showroom display, or sculptural interior accent

H: 75 to 95 cm W: 40 D: 25 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Brass Drapers Display Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200496
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An original early 20th-century freestanding shop display stand, most likely produced for use in a draper’s or outfitter’s shop.
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Constructed with a heavy cast iron base with fluted detail and an elegant brass stem, the piece is topped with a distinctive pair of sweeping, curved arms terminating in brass ball finials.
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fig 1. An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand

Likely originally used in a draper’s or outfitter’s shop for the display of lightweight garments such as blouses, shirtwaists or tops, with the twin curved arms designed to support fabric without creasing.

fig 2. An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand

The stand features an adjustable height mechanism secured with a brass thumb screw, allowing it to be set at varying display levels. The shaped cast iron base provides excellent stability and retains its original surface with honest wear and traces of original black finish.

fig 3. An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand

The sculptural, almost Art Nouveau-influenced form gives the piece strong visual presence, making it equally suitable today as a shop fitting, showroom display, or sculptural interior accent

H: 75 to 95 cm W: 40 D: 25 cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Brass Drapers Display Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200496
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Archive I An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.

Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand

Archive II An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base. View V
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An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.
Early 20th Century Brass & Cast Iron Draper’s Display Stand
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An early 20th-century brass drapers display stand featuring a wire bust frame on an adjustable central column with a heavy fluted cast iron base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourBrass, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFluted cast iron base, Adjustable brass stem, Wire bust frame, Finial terminals
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian draper's display stand is an industrial loft style object crafted from brass and cast iron in brass and dark brown colours. The piece comprises a heavy fluted cast iron base, an adjustable brass stem with a thumb screw, and a wire bust frame with sweeping curved arms ending in brass ball finials. The surface retains honest wear alongside traces of an original black finish on the base. Measuring 75 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, this sculptural stand functions well as a decorative interior accent placed on a sideboard top in a home today.

FAQs

Drapers display stands were commercial shop fittings designed for haberdashers, clothiers, and department stores to display garments, neckwear, or fabrics. Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these countertop and floor-standing fixtures allowed retailers to present merchandise dynamically to customers.

These stands were primarily constructed using cast iron for the weighted base to maintain balance, paired with solid brass tubing or wire work for the upper frame. The height adjustment mechanisms typically utilised simple screw clamps or tension fittings, allowing the display position to be altered.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast iron bases with distinct moulded patterns, alongside brass components displaying natural surface oxidisation or verdigris. Stamped manufacturer marks near the base or adjustment thumbscrews, together with traditional hand-assembled metalwork, further indicate originality.

These metal fixtures function effectively on sideboards, consoles, or shelving units as standalone sculptural objects. They can also be repurposed functionally to display textiles, scarves, or jewellery in dressing rooms and retail environments.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent debris accumulation. Avoid aggressive chemical metal polishes if retaining the aged patina and historic surface character is desired.
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