Cake Stands
The earliest form of cakestand is the footed salver which was introduced during the 17th century. These have a circular flat surface supported by a silver stand.
Purpose made Antique Silver Cake Stands appeared in the second half of the 19th century and are usually multitiered plates supported by a silver stand. These are used to serve little cakes, scones and biscuits for high tea and can still be seen in posh hotels for serving traditional English tea.
Also popular are the large, flat mirrored stands used by hotels and bakeries for wedding cakes.
Cake Stands
The earliest form of cakestand is the footed salver which was introduced during the 17th century. These have a circular flat surface supported by a silver stand.
Purpose made Antique Silver Cake Stands appeared in the second half of the 19th century and are usually multitiered plates supported by a silver stand. These are used to serve little cakes, scones and biscuits for high tea and can still be seen in posh hotels for serving traditional English tea.
Also popular are the large, flat mirrored stands used by hotels and bakeries for wedding cakes.
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Circa 1720 - 1740
9883 Early German Antique Silver Tazza
£2,750
An antique silver footed salver of plain circular form with a simple moulded border and a waisted pedestal foot. Excellent heavy quality. Hand engraved to the centre with a coat of arms flanked by a pair of dogs, surmounted by the coronet of a Count. The foot, with the original detachable screw, is now permanently attached to the top for stability. Weight 642 grams, 20.6cm. Diameter 23cm. Height 5.3cm. Stamped underneath to the centre with German silver marks for Hanover Altstadt, 1720-40. Maker’s mark “P.P”
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