A BRITISH PORCELAIN CAKE STAND, 19TH CENTURY

circular, with scalloped rim, the center finely painted with a fruit still life showing plums, grapes, raspberries, a pear and apple, the circumference painted with interlacing acanthus leaves against a deep blue ground, on a baluster stem, with conforming foot, marked B 456 in red underglaze under base; overall height: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.), diameter of top: 24.13 cm (9 1/2 in.)

CONDITION
The cake stand appears in good original condition with no significant issues to report. Rubbing to the gilt along the rim and base. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration.

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