Does anyone know what this is? I need to identify and value. Thanks.

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  1. MCMathews

    MCMathews New Member

    This is a copper (I think since it's turned green), marble and glass etagere or similar. It has 4 levels, with marble on the top levels and a rotating marble piece at the top. It's been in my family for about 35 years, but beyond remembering that my mother purchased it, I know little about it. Any assistance is appreciated.
     

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I first thought a turn of the century plant stand,but now Im wondering if its a display of some kind,perhaps a store ? Gorgeous piece,and I thought I was long done with Victorian . :)
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Over here that would be described as a Wotnot.
    It appears to be brass, the green is verdigris which attacks brass, copper or bronze
     
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome!
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome!

    When you say the top piece "revolves" do you mean by hand or is it electrified somehow?
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like it turns by hand...
     
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  7. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Were I the owner of a cake shop, I'd love one of those!
     
    silverthwait, Nov 28, 2015
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  8. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I think turn of the century on in to the 20s. Likely European in origin. I think etagere is appropriate.
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Looks too small for cakes....but just about right for figurines...
     
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I suspect it's Italian.
     
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  11. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

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  12. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    How tall and wide and deep is it?

    Those dimensions might help determine if it could easily be used on a counter in a retail establishment.

    Because the lowest shelves appear to be so close to the floor, I can't imagine putting anything edible down that low forcing people to have to squat as they viewed the "goods for sale." ;)
     
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