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19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Revolving Lazy Susan
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Revolving Lazy Susan

19th century
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A mid 19th-century two-tier mahogany Lazy Susan. Each tier is beautifully grained and features a moulded pie-crust edge, which is slightly raised for better utility. The top is supported on a hand-turned stepped base, creating a lovely form and a beautifully balanced design.A Lazy Susan, also known as a dumb waiter, was a practical dining accessory. The top tier is static and likely held a vase of flowers or a table decoration, while the bottom tier rotates, allowing food and drink to be moved conveniently across the table without the need for unseemly reaching. Lazy Susans were particularly useful for intimate meals or tea times when privacy was desired, minimizing the need for staff to attend. As the 19th century progressed and households employed fewer servants, such devices became invaluable labor-saving tools.This Lazy Susan has retained its original patina and is in good condition, with some old restorations visible in the images. It dates to around 1850.

Height 38cm (15.0in)

Diameter 45cm (17.7in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Lazy Susan to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116567
Dealers Internal Reference
1189
Description
A mid 19th-century two-tier mahogany Lazy Susan.
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Each tier is beautifully grained and features a moulded pie-crust edge, which is slightly raised for better utility.
Anthony Short Antiques

The top is supported on a hand-turned stepped base, creating a lovely form and a beautifully balanced design.A Lazy Susan, also known as a dumb waiter, was a practical dining accessory. The top tier is static and likely held a vase of flowers or a table decoration, while the bottom tier rotates, allowing food and drink to be moved conveniently across the table without the need for unseemly reaching. Lazy Susans were particularly useful for intimate meals or tea times when privacy was desired, minimizing the need for staff to attend. As the 19th century progressed and households employed fewer servants, such devices became invaluable labor-saving tools.This Lazy Susan has retained its original patina and is in good condition, with some old restorations visible in the images. It dates to around 1850.

Height 38cm (15.0in)

Diameter 45cm (17.7in)

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Lazy Susan to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116567
Dealers Internal Ref
1189
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column.

19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Revolving Lazy Susan

Archive II A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column. View IX
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthonyshort
Verified Since Jul 2020
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Anthony Short Antiques
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A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column.
19TH CENTURY TWO TIER MAHOGANY REVOLVING LAZY SUSAN
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A 19th-century dark brown mahogany two-tier revolving Lazy Susan featuring scalloped piecrust rims and a turned, carved central column.
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A Victorian two-tier Lazy Susan is a rotating wooden tabletop server featuring two elevated tiers on a central spindle base. Popularised during the 19th century, these accessories allowed guests to access condiments, preserves, or small dishes without assistance.

Historically, high-grade dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood were preferred for their durability and polished finish. The rotating mechanisms typically used wood-on-wood pivot pins or brass collar bearings.

Authentic period examples often feature hand-turned central columns, carved decorative motifs like acanthus leaves, and piecrust or molded tray edges. Evidence of historical wear on the underside of the swivel mechanism and natural timber oxidation also confirm age.

These versatile pieces serve effectively as functional centrepieces on large dining tables or kitchen islands to display condiments, fruits, or decorative accessories. They can also be placed on sideboards to organise barware or glassware.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax paste periodically along the grain to preserve the timber finish. Keep the rotating mechanism clean of debris and avoid applying excess fluid directly into the mechanical pivot.
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