Bust setting (8)

I believe the answer is:

pedestal

(Other definitions for pedestal that I've seen before include "Desk drawer unit" , "Support for a column or statue" , "Base for, eg, statue" , "Plinth, base" , "Support for bust" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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