I did have some time about 10 days ago to work on this in my dining room.The shelf was built later around 1940. It was made to display plates. I have some stories about the lady who lived here and collected them. A story was sent to me about who brought her the first plate. So much history in this old house. my shelf: Baccarat and Wedgwood decanters- Tiffany and Wedgwood champagne and water glasses- Royal Doulton china with my Marie Antoinette plates. The Vases are 20's hand painted and I'm trying to remember the name of the painter ;/ I have a lemonade set by the same company and I can't remember the name. I used to be really into glass wear and I haven't been keeping up with it.