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Good Quality 19th C. Rosewood Whatnot Dumb Waiter
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,024     $1,111
£875

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Good Quality 19th C. Rosewood Whatnot Dumb Waiter

19th century
Description

A very unusual and good quality antique rosewood 3 tier whatnot, dumb waiter or display stand. The serpentine shaped shelves joined with baluster turned supports, the top tier having an up-stand and the whole raised on unusual twin triform bases with turned feet and joined with a carved and turned stretcher. Condition:- Very good and original. Dimensions:- Max.Height…47’’/ 119cm. Width…43.5’’/ 110.5cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Del;ivery to most of U.K. £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tier Whatnot to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115748
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24685
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Description
A very unusual and good quality antique rosewood 3 tier whatnot, dumb waiter or display stand. The serpentine shaped shelves joined with baluster turned supports, the top tier having an up-stand and the whole raised on unusual twin triform bases with turned feet and joined with a carved and turned stretcher. Condition:- Very good and original. Dimensions:- Max.Height…47’’/ 119cm. Width…43.5’’/ 110.5cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Del;ivery to most of U.K. £55.
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tier Whatnot to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115748
Dealers Internal Ref
24685
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A 19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with serpentine shaped shelves and turned column supports.

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
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A 19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with serpentine shaped shelves and turned column supports.
Good Quality 19th C. Rosewood Whatnot Dumb Waiter
Ref: SA1115748
A 19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with serpentine shaped shelves and turned column supports.
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The whatnot became popular during the 19th century as an open, multi-tiered piece of furniture created to display books, ornaments, and curated collections in formal reception rooms.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense cabinet woods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often finished with French polish to emphasize rich grain patterns.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle columns, serpentine tier profiles, mortise and tenon joinery, and natural oxidation on unpolished undersides.

A whatnot can function effectively as a plant display tier, a bedside storage unit, or a decorative stand for ceramics and books within contemporary living spaces.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain while keeping the furniture clear of direct heat sources.
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