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George III Dumbwaiter Rectangular 3 Tier Drop-leaf
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George III Dumbwaiter Rectangular 3 Tier Drop-leaf

18th century
Description

George III period 3 tier dumb-waiter, unusual rectangular shape with drop flaps and on castors, circa 1790

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this George III Mahogany Dumbwaiter to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08939673
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Reeded splay tripod legs: design of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Brass cup castors fitted to the feet: period hardware from around 1790 onwards.
Turned baluster columns between the tiers: classic late Georgian cabinet work.
Reeded moulding along the shelf edges: refined detail.
Natural fading and faint ring marks across the tops: long domestic use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134239
Dealers Internal Reference
7013
Description
George III period 3 tier dumb-waiter, unusual rectangular shape with drop flaps and on castors, circa 1790
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this George III Mahogany Dumbwaiter to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08939673
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Reeded splay tripod legs: design of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Brass cup castors fitted to the feet: period hardware from around 1790 onwards.
Turned baluster columns between the tiers: classic late Georgian cabinet work.
Reeded moulding along the shelf edges: refined detail.
Natural fading and faint ring marks across the tops: long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134239
Dealers Internal Ref
7013
Treaders Collectables
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A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors.
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Archive I A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors.

George III Dumbwaiter Rectangular 3 Tier Drop-leaf

Archive II A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors.
Archive V A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors. View VI
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A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors.
GEORGE III DUMBWAITER RECTANGULAR 3 TIER DROP-LEAF
Ref: SA1134239
A George III mahogany three-tier dumbwaiter featuring rectangular drop-leaf surfaces on turned columns with a tripod base and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDumbwaiters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-leaf tiers, Turned central stem, Tripod legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 116.8 cm (46 in) x W 54.5 cm (21 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

This George III dumbwaiter dates from the 18th century and reflects a classic English Country House style. Constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish, the piece showcases three rectangular drop-leaf tiers arranged vertically on a turned central stem. The design includes a sturdy tripod base fitted with brass castors, rounded drop flaps on each tier, and ring turnings on the central supports. Natural wood grain variations and subtle signs of antique wear appear across the polished surfaces. The dumbwaiter measures 116.8 cm high, 54.5 cm wide, and 49.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this versatile piece fits neatly into an empty corner or beside seating in a dining room, living room, or study. The drop-leaf tiers provide adaptable surface space that expands or contracts according to daily needs, making it practical for displaying decorative items, holding drinks, or organizing books while maintaining a compact footprint within traditional or transitional interior schemes.

FAQs

Originating in eighteenth-century England, dumbwaiters were designed to hold dining accessories, wines, and side dishes, allowing diners to serve themselves and speak freely without servants present in the dining room.

Traditional Georgian dumbwaiters were typically constructed from solid mahogany, featuring turned central pillars, dovetail and peg joinery, and hand-fitted brass castors on splayed tripod legs.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-planing on the undersides, hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and timber displaying a deep, aged patination consistent with two centuries of exposure to air and light.

A tiered dumbwaiter functions effectively as a plant stand, drink display, or occasional side table in living spaces, dining rooms, or hallways, adding vertical interest without overwhelming floor space.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the object away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration.
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