Antique Caned Fern Planter on Spiral Turned Legs

Period: ca. 1860-1900 this is a rare piece. The square planter is caned on all four sides and has its original removable zinc covering. The planter is supported by four spirally turned legs and has tops on the corners. The wood has a dark gold finish, which has an aged patina. This was probably intended for ferns. Ferns were extremely popular as a houseplant during the victorian period in england i; there was even a term coined for this rage: pteridomania or 'fern fever'. The piece is probably english. Condition: good. Antique condition so signs of use and age are present, but no real damage. Dimensions: 80 cm high, 31 X 31 cm wide, 3 kg.