Early 20th Century Antique Edwardian Silver Plated 3-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900

This is an impressive antique Edwardian silver plated Corinthian column table lamp, circa 1910 in date. It features a classic Corinthian Capital decorated with acanthus leaves and anthemion with a thin cylindrical fluted shaft on a circular pedistal raised on a square stepped base. Add an element of pure luxury to your home with this antique silver plated table lamp. Condition: In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and rewired, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 43 x width 10 x depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 16.9 x width 3.9 x depth 3.9 Corinthian capital It has been suggested that the foliage of the Greek Corinthian capital was based on the Acanthus spinosus, that of the Roman on the Acanthus mollis. The leaves are generally carved in two "ranks" or bands, like one leafy cup set within another. One of the most beautiful Corinthian capitals is that from the Tholos of Epidaurus (400 BC); it illustrates the transition between the earlier Greek capital...

This an outstanding example. It is unusually tall and of distinctly Art Nouveau style with curling tendril-like supports. The ring-form plate supports are in graduated sizes. I assoc...