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Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820
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Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820

19th century
Description

This is an antique dumb waiter. An English, mahogany two tier afternoon tea serving or jardiniere stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Of superb form and proportion with refined craftsmanship and a tasteful appearance — ideal for afternoon tea service or as a decorative plant stand.

Regency period dumb waiter, perfect for entertaining or interior display

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Crafted from select stocks, presenting rich caramel tones and fine grain interest

Rotating upper tier, ideal for practical serving, or showcasing decorative pieces

Upper supports embellished with a striking twist gadrooned bulb turning

Lower tier can be fixed in position, or gently rotating to preference

Standing upon a trio of broad cabriole legs, terminating in elegant snake feet

The whole riding smoothly upon a set of neatly inset roller castors

This is a fine antique dumb waiter, offering function and refinement across two tiers with period charm. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')

Upper Tier Diameter: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Lower Tier Diameter: 45cm (17.75'')

Lower Tier Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201779
Dealers Internal Reference
25985
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Description
This is an antique dumb waiter.
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An English, mahogany two tier afternoon tea serving or jardiniere stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Of superb form and proportion with refined craftsmanship and a tasteful appearance — ideal for afternoon tea service or as a decorative plant stand.

fig 1. A Regency two-tier mahogany dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays with a spiral turned column and tripod base on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820

Regency period dumb waiter, perfect for entertaining or interior display

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Crafted from select stocks, presenting rich caramel tones and fine grain interest

fig 2. A Regency two-tier mahogany dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays with a spiral turned column and tripod base on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820

Rotating upper tier, ideal for practical serving, or showcasing decorative pieces

Upper supports embellished with a striking twist gadrooned bulb turning

Lower tier can be fixed in position, or gently rotating to preference

fig 3. A Regency two-tier mahogany dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays with a spiral turned column and tripod base on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820

Standing upon a trio of broad cabriole legs, terminating in elegant snake feet

The whole riding smoothly upon a set of neatly inset roller castors

This is a fine antique dumb waiter, offering function and refinement across two tiers with period charm. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')

Upper Tier Diameter: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Lower Tier Diameter: 45cm (17.75'')

Lower Tier Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201779
Dealers Internal Ref
25985
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Regency two-tier mahogany dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays with a spiral turned column and tripod base on brass castors.

Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820

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A Regency two-tier mahogany dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays with a spiral turned column and tripod base on brass castors.
Antique Dumb Waiter, English Two Tier Afternoon Tea Serving Stand, Regency, 1820
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A Regency dumb waiter is a tiered piece of dining room furniture introduced in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Designed with circular tiers on a central column, it allowed diners to self-serve without servants present in the room.

These serving stands were predominantly crafted from solid timber such as flame mahogany or rosewood, frequently feature hand-turned central pillars, and are supported on tripod bases with brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, graduated solid wood trays often with turned or moulded rims, hand-turned carved columns, and original brass castors attached to splayed tripod legs.

An antique dumb waiter functions as an occasional side table, a multi-tiered display for house plants, or a dedicated drinks stand in a living room, dining space, or library alcove.

Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain to nourish the timber. Avoid placement directly adjacent to radiators or in strong, direct sunlight to prevent timber movement or bleaching.
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