This is a very elegant mahogany plant stand with delicate circular inlay on both shelves, as well as having most unusual and very delicate candy stripe patterned inlay around the base of the top shelf. Additionally each of the four well shaped and outwardly splayed legs has two vertical parallel lines of inlay. Ideal for providing a stand for large swags of flowing Spring or Summer flowers…. This plant stand is in very good condition, and is very stable.About the Date of ManufactureThis antique was produced in the era of King Edward VII (1901-1910). This was a period in history when Great Britain was at its apogee of power and wealth. The British Empire at its height was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, had been the foremost global power. By 1913 the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, nearly a quarter of the world population at the time, and the Royal Navy was the most powerful navy in the world. This wonderful antique item of furnit...