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Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand - Dated 1883
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Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand - Dated 1883

19th century
Sold 2 November 2026 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand – Dated 1883

An incredibly well made, English antique metal bustle stand, each leg is stamped with the Patent Applied No and dated Oct 23r 1883. All still in the original ebonised finish, this antique bustle stand is made to collapse / fold when not in use, probably for when travelling away from home, to put your dress on when not being worn. Works beautifully, an unusual collapsible English antique metal bustle clothes stand.

Dimensions

Height: 120cm (47.62")

Width: 46cm (18.25")

Depth: 30cm (11.90")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Dress Bustle Stand to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09706285
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast patent mark on the leg: 23 October 1883.
Brass pivot rivets linking the sprung steel lattice: typical period expanding metalwork.
Japanned black finish worn through at friction edges: age and regular handling.
Gilt painted foliage on the central collar: original Victorian decorative detail.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243755
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Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand – Dated 1883
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An incredibly well made, English antique metal bustle stand, each leg is stamped with the Patent Applied No and dated Oct 23r 1883.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

All still in the original ebonised finish, this antique bustle stand is made to collapse / fold when not in use, probably for when travelling away from home, to put your dress on when not being worn. Works beautifully, an unusual collapsible English antique metal bustle clothes stand.

Dimensions

Height: 120cm (47.62")

Width: 46cm (18.25")

Depth: 30cm (11.90")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Dress Bustle Stand to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09706285
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast patent mark on the leg: 23 October 1883.
Brass pivot rivets linking the sprung steel lattice: typical period expanding metalwork.
Japanned black finish worn through at friction edges: age and regular handling.
Gilt painted foliage on the central collar: original Victorian decorative detail.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243755
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

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A 1883 Victorian steel strap dress bustle cage stand set on an iron support rod with a tripod base. SOLD2 NOV 26
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Archive I A 1883 Victorian steel strap dress bustle cage stand set on an iron support rod with a tripod base. SOLD2 NOV 26

Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand - Dated 1883

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A 1883 Victorian steel strap dress bustle cage stand set on an iron support rod with a tripod base.
Rare 19th Century English Antique Dress Bustle Stand - Dated 1883
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A 1883 Victorian steel strap dress bustle cage stand set on an iron support rod with a tripod base.
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  • ObjectDress Form
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSteel, Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsLatticed strapwork, Tripod base, Expandable cage mechanism, Adjustable collar

A Victorian dress bustle stand is a mechanical support structure used in late 19th-century dressmaking and tailoring. Designed to hold expandable wire or steel cages, it assisted in shaping and displaying skirts tailored for the pronounced bustle silhouettes popular in the 1880s.

These stands were typically crafted using dark-painted or lacquered spring steel straps, cast iron bases, and brass structural fittings. Central support rods often included wooden finials or height-adjustment mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature riveted flat steel banding, period-specific mechanical fasteners, cast iron tripod bases, and stamped maker marks or patent dates. The presence of honest surface patination and operational expansion joints also indicates original manufacture.

Interior designers frequently style these forms as standalone industrial sculptures or architectural accents in dressing rooms, foyers, and living spaces. Their open lattice structures cast intricate geometric shadows, complementing minimalist, eclectic, or dark academia aesthetics.

Keep the item in a dry indoor environment to prevent oxidisation of the metalwork. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a light coating of microcrystalline wax to iron and steel components to preserve the original finish.
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