This is a very elegant medium height square mahogany plant stand. The plant stand has delicate inlay on the main square shelf, as well as having a most unusual and well executed scallop shell inlay in the centre of the shelf itself. Ideal for providing a stand for large swags of flowing Spring or Summer flowers…. The plant stand is in very good condition, and it is very stable on its four square tapered legs. This 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 furniture well represents the confidence and strength of this particular era. <...