Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three Tier Cake Stand C.1900

Name: Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three Tier Cake Stand C.1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA359525
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A wonderful late Victorian or Edwardian cake stand dating to around 1900. Made from English silver plate or EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver, the three pierced or reticulated dishes or plates are of course removable for easy cleaning.

The underside has a maker's mark B H Ld, I believe for BIRMINGHAM GUILD OF HANDICRAFTS LTD of Birmingham. Formed in 1895 by Arthur Dixon and about 20 craftsman with the aim to reinstate hand craftsmanship in Birmingham. The Guild was closely associated with the city's trade schools. The Guild amalgamated in 1910 with E & R. Gittings and merged in 1919 with Hart, Son, Peard & Co.

Excellent condition. The footprint measures 10 1/2" x 5 1/2" and stands 17 1/2" tall; the rim of each dish measures 8 3/4" x 5 3/4".

Item ID:35796

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA359525

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35796

Dealers Notes

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Description

A wonderful late Victorian or Edwardian cake stand dating to around 1900.

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Made from English silver plate or EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver, the three pierced or reticulated dishes or plates are of course removable for easy cleaning.

Puckerings

fig 1. Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three Tier Cake Stand c.1900 — fig 1. Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three Tier Cake Stand C.1900

The underside has a maker's mark B H Ld, I believe for BIRMINGHAM GUILD OF HANDICRAFTS LTD of Birmingham. Formed in 1895 by Arthur Dixon and about 20 craftsman with the aim to reinstate hand craftsmanship in Birmingham. The Guild was closely associated with the city's trade schools. The Guild amalgamated in 1910 with E & R. Gittings and merged in 1919 with Hart, Son, Peard & Co.