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Up for sale/sale is a spectacular and exceptionally rare genuine antique Battenberg lace 12-pocket double-tier bun and scone warmer, dating from the early 1900s Edwardian era to the 1930s.Unlike common flat doilies or basic single-layer warmers, this premium culinary textile features an ingenious double-decker pocket system. It has stacked layers of stitched linen backing that form 12 distinct, triangular slots total (6 upper slots with lace overlays and 6 lower fabric slots directly underneath). Each of the inner linen pocket dividers is beautifully finished with its own delicate, matching picot-looped lace edge.Simply slide your scones, rolls, or biscuits into the double-tiered pockets, draw the sides upward, and tie the original woven ribbons to keep a full dozen baked goods piping hot for formal gatherings or traditional high teas.Top Features & Proven Authenticity:Fiber Verified (Burn Tested): This piece has undergone a professional textile burn test and is confirmed to be 100% pure antique natural cotton/linen with absolutely zero synthetic polyester fillers (it burns with a steady flame straight to a soft gray ash).The 12-Pocket Double Tier: A highly unusual, museum-quality structural layout engineered to hold and insulate a dozen individual baked goods.Intricate Woven Ladder Ribbons: Features elegant, hand-ironed insertion ribbons with a historic "ladder" weave pattern rather than modern, mass-produced bias tape.Artistic Battenberg Layout: Detailed tape-lace work forms an organic central floral rosette, flowing scroll accents, and a delicate scalloped picot edge.
Beautifully Restored Excellent antique condition. It was recently carefully soaked for 24 hours to successfully lift decades of embedded storage grease. It has been completely revived and restored to a beautiful, crisp, bright white. The fibers are incredibly strong, the fabric is structurally rock-solid, and there are no rips, tears, or stains.Measurements:Diameter flat: approximately 13 inches.
Comes from a smoke-free home. Perfect for serious antique textile collectors, vintage table stylings, or traditional afternoon high teas!
