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19th Century Mahogany Etagere Dumb Waiter
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19th Century Mahogany Etagere Dumb Waiter

19th century
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This is a really superb piece. Of the highest quality this fine mahogany dumb waiter or etagere is in the manner of a Donald Ross circa 1860.

With intricate and fine pierced brass galleries and fine brass mounts to the tripod legs.

Donald Ross was a celebrated English furniture maker from the late 19th century who worked very much in the manner of 18th century renowned Parisian makers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Etagere Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

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SA1214910
Dealers Internal Reference
709
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
This is a really superb piece.
Of the highest quality this fine mahogany dumb waiter or etagere is in the manner of a Donald Ross circa 1860.
Treasury Antiques

With intricate and fine pierced brass galleries and fine brass mounts to the tripod legs.

Donald Ross was a celebrated English furniture maker from the late 19th century who worked very much in the manner of 18th century renowned Parisian makers.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Etagere Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214910
Dealers Internal Ref
709
Treasury Antiques
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Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A two-tier dark mahogany dumb waiter featuring pierced brass galleries, a fluted central stem, and a tripod base with brass feet.
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A two-tier dark mahogany dumb waiter featuring pierced brass galleries, a fluted central stem, and a tripod base with brass feet.
19th century mahogany etagere dumb waiter
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A two-tier dark mahogany dumb waiter featuring pierced brass galleries, a fluted central stem, and a tripod base with brass feet.
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A dumb waiter is a tiered piece of occasional furniture comprising two or more circular trays arranged vertically on a central stem. First created in eighteenth-century Britain, these stands were positioned in dining spaces to allow guests to serve themselves without the presence of servants.

Nineteenth-century dumb waiters were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, prized for their rich grain and durability. Metal accenting, including cast brass gallery rims, brass castors, and brass toe caps, was frequently incorporated into the construction.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct construction markers, such as hand-turned columns, pegged joint work, and natural oxidisation on underside surfaces. Original brass fittings will exhibit uneven hand-finishing and aged patina rather than uniform modern machine polishes.

An etagere can serve as an accent piece in a contemporary setting by holding curated ceramics, small indoor plants, or books. Placing the dark mahogany tone alongside muted wall palettes and structured upholstery provides textural contrast without overwhelming the room.

Preserve the timber surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Avoid chemical spray cleaners and position the furniture away from direct heat sources or intense sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer fading.
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