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A plate and decorative array (10) for displaying articles (11) comprises a plate member (12) having a base (14), the base having a continuous sidewall (15); a generally horizontal shelf (25) engaging the outer surface of the continuous sidewall; a skirt member (26) carried at the external edge of the shelf; and a disk (20) adapted to engage with the upper end of the base. A plate and decorative array (50) for displaying articles (11) comprises at least first and second devices, each device (10, 51) providing a plate member (12, 52), one of the devices having a first diameter and the other of the devices (51) having a second diameter, less than the first diameter, wherein the second device is adapted to rest upon the first device. A plate and decorative array (80), for displaying articles (11) comprises at least two devices, each device (10, 81) providing a plate member (12, 82), one of the devices having a first diameter and the other of the devices having a second diameter, less than the first diameter; and means for elevating (101) the second device over the first device, the first and second devices being joined together in a tiered fashion by the means for elevating. A method for holding and displaying articles utilizing a plate and decorative array (10), and placing an article (11) on the disk (20); and separately decorating the shelf (25) of the device with at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article. A method is also provided for holding and displaying articles utilizing first (10) and second plate and decorative arrays (51, 81).
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- The present invention pertains to devices for displaying various articles where people are gathered such as weddings and other ceremonies. More particularly, the invention provides a device that holds a cake and allows for decorative adornment of the cake with live cut flowers. It has become standard practice to display large cakes for special events, such as weddings, graduations, anniversaries and other commemorative occasions with live cut flowers, encircling the base of the cake. Historically, bakers and cake decorators have had to coordinate with florists in order to arrange for flowers to be used on the table and/or on the cake. This is especially troublesome when florists schedule multiple weddings and events on the same day. The baker needs to arrive prior to the florist, and the potential for conflicts in schedule are great.
- It is therefore, an aspect of the present invention to provide a plate and decorative array for displaying articles such as cakes and other products.
- It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a plate and decorative array which employs a raised plate for displaying the article and a built-in shelf to accommodate decorative items
- It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a plate and decorative array which allows for flowers to be placed around the article and remain hydrated.
- It is yet another aspect of the present invention to provide a plate and decorative array that includes proportioned sizes, allowing for tiered stacking or use with different sizes of articles.
- It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a method for displaying articles such as cakes and other products, in a decorative fashion.
- At least one or more of the foregoing aspects, together with the advantages thereof over the known art relating to decorative devices for displaying various articles such as cakes and other products and methods for displaying various articles in a decorative fashion, which shall become apparent from the specification which follows, are accomplished by the invention as hereinafter described and claimed
- In general, the present invention provides a plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising a plate member having a base, the base having a continuous sidewall; a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of the continuous sidewall; a skirt member carried at the external edge of the shelf; and a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of the base.
- The present invention also provides a plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising at least first and second devices, each device, providing a plate member, one of the devices having a first diameter and the other of the devices having a second diameter, less than the first diameter, wherein the second device is adapted to rest upon the first device.
- The present invention also provides a plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising at least two devices, each device providing a plate member, one of the devices having a first diameter and the other of the devices having a second diameter, less than the first diameter; and means for elevating the second device over the first device, the first and second devices being joined together in a tiered fashion by the means for elevating.
- The present invention also provides a method for holding and displaying articles utilizing a plate and decorative array, the device providing a plate member having a base, the base having a continuous sidewall; a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of the continuous sidewall; a skirt member carried at the external edge of the shelf; and a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of the base; the method comprising placing an article on the disk; and separately decorating the shelf with at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
- The present invention also provides a method for holding and displaying articles utilizing first and second plate and decorative arrays, each device having a plate member, the plate providing a base, the base having a continuous sidewall; a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of the continuous sidewall; a skirt member carried at the external edge of the shelf; and a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of the base; the method comprising placing the second device on the first device; placing an article on the disk of the second device; and separately decorating the shelves with at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view depicting the plate and decorative array for displaying cakes and the like according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded isometric view of the plate and decorative array of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded isometric view, depicting the plate component of the device, shown upside down; -
FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the plate; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-section, taken substantially along the line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is an isometric view, partially in cross-section, depicting the stacking of two plate and decorative arrays and a layered cake resting thereon; -
FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present invention, depicting the tiered stacking of two plate and decorative arrays; -
FIG. 8 is an exploded isometric view, partially in cross-section, of the embodiment ofFIG. 7 , depicting the use of columns for the tiered stacking of two plate and decorative arrays; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded side elevation, partially in cross-section, taken substantially along the line 9-9 ofFIG. 7 and depicting a manner of employing columns between upper and lower plate and decorative arrays; and -
FIG. 10 is an exploded side elevation, partially in cross-section, similar toFIG. 9 , depicting an alternative structure for the upper plate and decorative array. - With reference to
FIG. 1 , one embodiment of the plate and decorative array device according to the present invention, is depicted generally by thenumeral 10. It is shown in use, displaying acake 11 in decorative fashion, where the cake has been placed on a raised plate and a built-in shelf optionally carries a segment of floral foam to hold and hydrate flowers. With reference toFIGS. 2, 4 and 5, thedevice 10 comprises a plate, indicated generally by thenumeral 12 and optionally, afoam member 13. Theplate 12 includes abase 14, having acontinuous sidewall 15. The plate is open at the top as well as at the bottom, although along the top an internalannular flange 16 is provided a short distance from the top edge, so as to provide anoutermost rim 18. Aremovable disk 20 is provided, which fits within therim 18 to rest upon theflange 16 and close the upper end ofbase 14. It is thedisk 20, which provides a flat, smooth surface upon which thecake 11 rests, as shown inFIG. 1 . Thedisk 20 can be made in a variety of dimensions although diameters of 10 inches and 16 inches (25.4 cm and 40 cm) are typical and will accommodate most standard sizes of cakes. - The base further includes a
shelf 25, which engages the outer surface of thesidewall 15, extending outwardly therefrom. Askirt member 26 extends outwardly and downwardly from the external edge of theshelf 25. The upper end of theskirt 26 juts slightly above theshelf 25 to form anexternal rim 28. The lower end of theskirt 26 is not coplanar with the bottom ofbase 14 by design so that a space, indicated generally by thenumeral 30 is created beneath theskirt 26 and the table 31 upon which thedevice 10 rests. The space is adequate to allow fingers to be positioned underneath the skirt to aid in the movement of the device after the cake has been placed thereon. - The
skirt 26 can be provided with an embossed decorative motif, such asleaves 33 andflowers 34, or other ornamental design, for the purpose of increasing the decorative presentation of thedevice 10. - Although the base depicted in the drawings is cylindrical, it is to be appreciated that other geometries e.g., polygons, squares, rectangles, ellipses, or even irregular shapes could be employed. The base is preferably manufactured from a moldable plastic and thus, a large variety of cross-sectional configurations are possible. Of the various components, at least the
disk 20 should comprise an FDA approved, food grade plastic such as polyethylene or carry a coating suitable for direct contact with food products. Nevertheless, the use of a disposable liner, such as paper which may be decorative in nature, e.g., doilies, is also permissible. - The
device 10 also optionally includes thefoam member 13, which rests upon theshelf 25. As depicted most clearly inFIG. 6 , it has a width sufficient to fit within the lateral space bounded between the outer surface ofsidewall 15 and theexternal rim 28. The foam member is preferably an open cell foam such as phenol-formaldehyde, which can hold water. One such foam suitable is available as OASIS® brand foam, from the assignee of record herein. The foam also has sufficient integrity and rigidity to allow it to receive the stems offlowers 35 andplant forms 36, as depicted inFIG. 1 and allow the member to be handled without breaking. Although the foam is able to hydrate cut flowers, it can likewise support all forms of artificial flowers, as well as other decorative items of a non-floral nature which can be suitably mounted in or carried by the foam. If plant hydration is not important, then the foam medium is not limited to open cell types. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , it its seen that thefoam member 13 can be segmented e.g., into quadrants, 13A-13D, for an embodiment having a cylindrical configuration. By segmenting the members e.g., 13A, they can be placed on theshelf 25 laterally, rather than vertically, a useful consideration when acake 11 has already been placed on theplate 12. - Recognizing that large cakes can be displayed and that these have an appreciable mass, the
disk 20 can be fitted with a plurality ofsupport struts 40, appended from the underside. With reference toFIGS. 3 and 5 , the struts are tubular and snap into a like plurality ofprojections 41, frictionally engaging therewith to facilitate their assembly when required. The struts have a height that corresponds with that of thebase 14 so that theend 42 of eachstrut 40 rests on thetable surface 31 and prevents any sagging or downward deflection of thedisk 20. Thedisk 20 carries at least onefinger hole 43, which is provided to facilitate the removal ofdisk 20 from thebase 14. - As can now be described, completing the decorative array is greatly simplified by the use of the
device 10. Using the device, the baker or decorator can place thecake 11 on thedisk 20 and attend to the decoration thereof, which is normally elaborate and time-consuming. Meanwhile, the florist can work offsite or at least in advance of cake's arrival, insertingfresh flowers 35 and leaves 36 into thefoam member 13. While this can also be a time-consuming operation, it is not necessary for the florist to wait until after the baker has concluded his or her work. The floral arrangement can be constructed and readily inserted over the cake or against it, in segments, in a matter of moments and, it can even be completed by other personnel, if the florist were unable to remain and conclude the assembly. - Alternatively, where the optional foam member is not desired, the upper surface of the
base 14, which extends above theshelf 25 can be provided with a decorative embossing, as depicted schematically by the numeral 44. All of the exposed surfaces of the device, can be plated with a metallic finish to enhance the appearance. Further still, flowers and plants, ornaments or other decorative materials can be placed directly on theshelf 25. When fresh plant materials, such as flowers, are desired, the advantage afforded by thefoam member 13 is thatlive flowers 35 andplants 36 will remain hydrated and fresh for a much greater time. - A second embodiment of a plate and decorative array is depicted in
FIG. 6 and is indicated generally by the numeral 50. It employs adevice 10 as a foundation for receipt of a second device, generally 51. Thedevice 10 is essentially the same as described hereinabove. Thedevice 51 comprises aplate 52, and optionally afoam member 53. As noted hereinabove, thedevices device 50 can be used separately asdevices - The
plate 52 includes abase 54, having acontinuous sidewall 55. The plate is open at the bottom as well as at the top, although along the top an internalannular flange 56 is provided as well as anoutermost rim 58. Adisk 60 is provided, which fits within therim 58 to rest upon theflange 56 and close the upper end ofbase 54. It is thedisk 60, which provides a flat, smooth surface upon which thecake 11 rests, as shown inFIG. 6 . - The base 54 further includes a
shelf 65, which engages the outer surface of thesidewall 55, extending outwardly therefrom. Askirt member 66 extends outwardly and downwardly from the external edge of theshelf 65. The upper end of theskirt 66 juts slightly above theshelf 65 to form anexternal rim 68. The lower end of theskirt 66 is essentially coplanar with the bottom ofbase 54 by design so that both ends rest directly on theunderlying disk 20. - To provide a pleasing decorative effect, the outermost diameter of the
skirt 66 is approximately the same as the diameter of thedisk 20, although other configurations resulting in a layered structure are within the scope of the present invention. Also, as noted hereinabove for thedevice 10, thedevice 50 is not limited to cylindrical designs, notwithstanding the reference to diameters herein. Theskirt 66 can also be provided with an embossed decorative motif, such as depicted on theskirt 26 for the purpose of increasing the decorative presentation of thedevice 51. - Once again, while the base 54 depicted in the drawing is cylindrical, other geometries e.g., polygons, squares, rectangles, ellipses, or even irregular shapes could be employed. The
base 54 is preferably manufactured from the same moldable plastic as thebase 14 and thus, a large variety of cross-sectional configurations are possible. Thedisk 60 should comprise an FDA approved, food grade plastic, suitable for direct contact with food products. Nevertheless, the use of a disposable liner, such as paper which may be decorative in nature, e.g., doilies, is also permissible. - The
device 51 also optionally includes thefoam member 53, which rests upon theshelf 65. As depicted most clearly inFIG. 6 , it has a width sufficient to fit within the lateral space bounded between the outer surface ofsidewall 55 and theexternal rim 68. The foam member is preferably an open cell foam such as phenol-formaldehyde, which can hold water. One such foam suitable is available as OASIS® brand foam, noted hereinabove. Again, the foam also has sufficient integrity and rigidity to allow it to receive the stems of flowers and plant forms, or other decorative items and allow the member to be handled without breaking as discussed hereinabove. - Although not shown, the
foam member 53 can also be segmented e.g., into quadrants, or other sections, to aid placement onto theshelf 65, as discussed hereinabove. Thedevice 51 can also optionally employ a plurality of support struts 72, appended from the underside ofdisk 60. Thestruts 72 are tubular and snap into a like plurality ofprojections 73, frictionally engaging therewith to facilitate their assembly when required. The struts have a height that corresponds with that of the base 54 so that the end of eachstrut 72 rests on thedisk 20 to strengthen thedisk 60. Use of thedevice 50 is similar to the description of thedevice 10 and thus, once thedevices cake 11 can be emplaced and thedecorative foam arrays - Alternatively, although not shown in
FIG. 6 , the support struts 72 could extend through apertures in thelower disk 20 and extend onto the table or other support surface. Such an embodiment is depicted inFIGS. 8 and 9 , which will be described subsequently. - A third embodiment of a plate and decorative array is depicted in
FIGS. 7-10 and is indicated generally by the numeral 80. Thearray 80 provides a tiered arrangement of at least two devices, one of which,device 10, serves as a foundation and a second, elevated device, generally 81. Thefirst device 10 is essentially the same as described hereinabove. Thedevice 81 comprises a plate, indicated generally by the numeral 82 and optionally afoam member 83. As noted hereinabove, thedevices - The
plate 82 includes abase 84, having acontinuous sidewall 85. The plate is open at the top as well as at the bottom, although along the top an internalannular channel 86 is provided a short distance from the top edge so as to provide anoutermost rim 18. The channel is formed by an annular flange which is wider than theflange 16 of thelower device 10 and it can either terminate at its inner edge or by an downwardly extendinglip 88. Anoutermost rim 89 is provided at the top ofsidewall 85. Adisk 90 fits within therim 88 to rest upon thechannel 86 and provides a flat, smooth surface. Thedisk 90 carries at least onefinger hole 91, which is provided to facilitate the removal ofdisk 90 from thebase 84. - Once again, while the base 84 depicted in the drawing is cylindrical, other geometries e.g., polygons, squares, rectangles, ellipses, or even irregular shapes could be employed. The
base 84 is preferably manufactured from the same moldable plastic as thebase 14 and thus, a large variety of cross-sectional configurations are possible. Thedisk 90 should comprise an FDA approved, food grade plastic, suitable for direct contact with food products. Nevertheless, the use of a disposable liner, such as paper which may be decorative in nature, e.g., doilies, is also permissible. - The base 84 further includes a
shelf 95, which engages the outer surface of thesidewall 85, encompassing the latter. Askirt member 96 extends outwardly and downwardly from the external edge of theshelf 95. The upper end of theskirt 96 juts slightly above theshelf 95 to form anexternal rim 98. A recess 99 is provided in the lower end of theskirt 96 to accommodate thefloor member 88 so that both rest on theunderlying disk 20A. - The
disk 20A is similar to thedisk 20, carrying at least onefinger hole 43, to facilitate the removal of disk from thebase 84. However, unlike thedisk 20, thedisk 20A also has a plurality ofapertures 100 which allowcolumns 101 to pass therethrough. While two of four such holes and column members are depicted, a greater or lesser number could be employed, depending upon the design of thearray 80. Thecolumns 101 can be hollow or solid and are provided to elevate thedevice 81 over thedevice 10, giving the device 80 a tiered structure. Theupper end 102 of each column extends to the underside ofchannel 86 so that the columns support thedevice 81 in an elevated position, as depicted inFIG. 9 .Thecolumns 101 are inserted into the floor member and then passed through theapertures 100 to rest on the table 31 or other flat surface. As will be appreciated, thecolumns 101 could also mate with lugs or sockets (not shown), extending from thechannel 86 for assembling the columns between devices. - As noted hereinabove for the
device 10, thedevice 81 is not limited to cylindrical designs, notwithstanding the reference to diameters herein. Theskirt 96 can also be provided with an embossed decorative motif, as depicted inFIG. 7 , or as provided on theskirt 26 ofdevice 10 for the purpose of increasing the decorative presentation of thedevice 51. - The
device 81 also optionally includes thefoam member 83, which rests upon theshelf 95. As depicted most clearly inFIG. 9 , it has a width sufficient to fit within the lateral space bounded between the outer surface ofsidewall 85 and theexternal rim 98. The foam member is preferably an open cell foam such as phenol-formaldehyde, which can hold water. One such foam suitable is available as OASIS®, from the assignee of record herein. The foam also has sufficient integrity and rigidity to allow it to receive the stems of flowers and plant forms, as depicted inFIG. 1 and allow the member to be handled without breaking. Although not shown, thefoam member 83 can also be segmented e.g., into quadrants, or other sections, to aid placement onto theshelf 95, as discussed hereinabove. If theoptional foam member 83 is not provided, the upper portion of the base 84 can be embossed, as depicted schematically by the numeral 103, to provide a decorative effect. - In
FIG. 10 , an adaptation fromFIGS. 7-10 is depicted for thearray 80. Basically the twodevices upper disk 90A. As a means of anchoring a cake to the disk, thedisk 90A provides a plurality ofnarrow projections 105, which will pierce the bottom face of the cake as it is placed upon the disk. Of course, if that feature is not required, thedisk 90A can readily be inverted to present the smooth flat surface of thedisk 90. In similar fashion, although not shown, the disks described in the previous embodiments can be provided with projections for the same purpose. - While the
array 80 depicts two devices in a tiered arrangement, practice of the present invention does not preclude the addition of one or more further tiered devices, resting upon the second or upper device of 80. In like manner, tiers can be created with less than or more than four column members. - It is to be appreciated that the arrays described herein are not necessarily limited to usage of the components specifically depicted in the drawings. In other words, the
devices devices array 50, and the columns for thearray 80, can be assembled in various manners as would be evident from the foregoing disclosure as well as from means understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. - Thus, it should be evident that the arrays and method of the present invention are effective in providing a decorative setting for holding and displaying cakes. Nevertheless, it is to be appreciated that the
arrays - While the arrays can optionally carry a foam member to assist with the placement of decorative materials, use of a foam member is not limited to open cell polymer materials. Such materials can be employed where the decorative materials include live plant matter, which desirably require hydration. Where hydration is not necessary or important, closed cell foams and other media can be employed to assist with carrying decorative materials
- Based upon the foregoing disclosure, it should now be apparent that the use of the arrays described herein will meet the aspects set forth hereinabove. It is, therefore, to be understood that any variations evident fall within the scope of the claimed invention and thus, the selection of specific component elements can be determined without departing from the spirit of the invention herein disclosed and described. Thus, the scope of the invention shall include all modifications and variations that may fall within the scope of the attached claims.
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1. A plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising:
a plate member having
a base, having a continuous sidewall;
a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of said continuous sidewall;
a skirt member carried at the external edge of said shelf; and
a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of said base.
2. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said disk is provided with a plurality of projections from the underside and said device further includes a plurality of struts, each said strut being engageable with a projection.
3. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said struts are coplanar with said bottom of said base.
4. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said disk is provided with a plurality of projections from the upperside, engageable with the article placed on said disk.
5. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising
a foam member configured to rest on said shelf, said foam member having sufficient integrity to hold at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
6. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said at least one material comprises cut flowers.
7. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said foam member comprises an open cell polymeric foam.
8. A plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising:
at least first and second devices, each said device providing a plate member, one of said devices having a first diameter and the other of said devices having a second diameter, less than said first diameter, wherein said second device is adapted to rest upon said first device.
9. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 8 , wherein each said first and second devices comprise
a plate member having
a base, having a continuous sidewall;
a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of said continuous sidewall;
a skirt member carried at the external edge of said shelf; and
a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of said base.
10. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said each disk is provided with a plurality of projections from the underside and said each device further includes a plurality of struts, each said strut of said first device being engageable with a projection from said disk of said first device and each said strut of said second device being engageable with a projection from said disk of said second device.
11. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said second disk is provided with a plurality of projections from the upperside, engageable with the article placed on said disk.
12. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 9 , further comprising a foam member configured to rest on each said shelf, said foam member having sufficient integrity to hold at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
13. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 12 , wherein said at least one material comprises cut flowers.
14. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 12 , wherein said foam member comprises an open cell polymeric foam.
15. A plate and decorative array for displaying articles comprising:
at least two devices, each said device providing a plate member, one of said devices having a first diameter and the other of said devices having a second diameter, less than said first diameter; and
means for elevating said second device over said first device, said first and second devices being joined together in a tiered fashion by said means for elevating.
16. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 15 , wherein said first device comprises
a plate member having
a base, having a continuous sidewall;
a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of said continuous sidewall;
a skirt member carried at the external edge of said shelf; and
a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of said base.
17. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 16 , wherein said disk is provided with a plurality of apertures.
18. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 16 , further comprising a foam member configured to rest on said shelf, said foam member having sufficient integrity to hold at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
19. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 18 , wherein said at least one material comprises cut flowers.
20. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 18 , wherein said foam member comprises an open cell polymeric foam.
21. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 15 , wherein said second device comprises
a plate member having
a base having a continuous sidewall;
a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of said continuous sidewall;
a skirt member carried at the external edge of said shelf; and
a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of said base.
22. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 21 , wherein the upper end of said base provides an annular channel and said means for elevating device includes a plurality of columns, each said column providing vertical support for said annular channel.
23. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 22 , wherein said columns pass through said apertures and are essentially coplanar with the bottom of said base.
24. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 21 , wherein said second disk is provided with a plurality of projections from the upperside, engageable with the article placed on said disk.
25. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 21 , further comprising a foam member configured to rest on said shelf, said foam member having sufficient integrity to hold at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of the displayed article.
26. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said at least one material comprises cut flowers.
27. A plate and decorative array, as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said foam member comprises an open cell polymeric foam.
28. A method for holding and displaying articles utilizing a plate and decorative array, having
a plate member having
a base, having a continuous sidewall;
a generally horizontal shelf engaging the outer surface of said continuous sidewall;
a skirt member carried at the external edge of said shelf; and
a disk adapted to engage with the upper end of said base; said method comprising:
placing an article on said disk; and
separately decorating said shelf with at least one material selected to enhance the appearance of said displayed article.
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