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Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand
Abacus Antiques
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Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Abacus Antiques
Description

A lovely three tier folding cake stand. We date this stand to the 1920s.

The stand sits on arched legs with square section supports. There is a turned handle to the top of the stand and the trays have a lovely turned centre.

The stand has a height of 38" (97cm), a width of 12” (31cm) and a depth of 11” (28cm).

This lovely stand remains in a very good solid condition with only very minor surface marks and indentations commensurate with age and usage. The feet and base area has some wear to the finish and there is very minor wear on the top tray.

This remains a very stylish and elegant stand. It will continue to provide good service for many years to come.

DELIVERY COSTS

COLLECTION IN PERSON - FREE

GLASGOW, EDINBURGH & LOCAL AREA - £30

ENGLAND & WALES - £45

NORTHERN IRELAND - £75

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Abacus Antiques has dated this Mahogany Folding Cake Stand to the 1920s.

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SA786750
Description
A lovely three tier folding cake stand. We date this stand to the 1920s.

The stand sits on arched legs with square section supports. There is a turned handle to the top of the stand and the trays have a lovely turned centre.

fig 1. An antique three-tier folding mahogany cake stand with circular platforms, a top carrying handle, and splayed feet.
fig 1. Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand

The stand has a height of 38" (97cm), a width of 12” (31cm) and a depth of 11” (28cm).

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This lovely stand remains in a very good solid condition with only very minor surface marks and indentations commensurate with age and usage.
Abacus Antiques

The feet and base area has some wear to the finish and there is very minor wear on the top tray.

fig 2. An antique three-tier folding mahogany cake stand with circular platforms, a top carrying handle, and splayed feet.
fig 2. Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand

This remains a very stylish and elegant stand. It will continue to provide good service for many years to come.

DELIVERY COSTS

COLLECTION IN PERSON - FREE

GLASGOW, EDINBURGH & LOCAL AREA - £30

ENGLAND & WALES - £45

NORTHERN IRELAND - £75

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Abacus Antiques has dated this Mahogany Folding Cake Stand to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA786750
Abacus Antiques
Abacus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Abacus antiques is based in forfarshire in the heart of angus, scotland.

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Archive I An antique three-tier folding mahogany cake stand with circular platforms, a top carrying handle, and splayed feet.

Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand

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Abacus Antiques

Abacus Antiques
Telephone 07711 758332
Location
Units 1 & 2
Roberts Street
Forfar
Angus
DD8 3DG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/abacus
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 14
Abacus Antiques
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An antique three-tier folding mahogany cake stand with circular platforms, a top carrying handle, and splayed feet.
Attractive Antique Mahogany Sturdy Three Tier Folding Cake Plate Stand
Ref: SA786750
An antique three-tier folding mahogany cake stand with circular platforms, a top carrying handle, and splayed feet.
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Folding cake stands, often referred to as muffin stands, gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. They were designed to hold multiple plates of pastries and sandwiches for traditional afternoon tea, collapsing flat when not in use to save space in the drawing room.

These stands were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They feature hinged wooden tiers connected to a central upright framework, held together with small brass pivot screws or rivets, topped with a turned carrying handle.

Authentic period pieces show hand-turned woodwork, original brass hinged hardware, and signs of aged patination around the joints. The undersides of the circular tiers usually display traditional construction marks or slight irregular hand-finishing.

Beyond serving tea, these versatile stands function well in contemporary homes as plant displays for small potted succulents, bathroom organizers for rolled towels and soaps, or decorative accent pieces in compact dining spaces.

Regularly dust the timber with a soft dry cloth and nourish the mahogany using a clear beeswax polish applied sparingly along the wood grain. Avoid placing the stand in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent cracking or warping.
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