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George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Dumb Waiter
Freshfords Fine Antiques
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George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Dumb Waiter

18th century
Description

18th century period two tier dumb waiter.

The solid Cuban mahogany tiers retain a good colour and patina, and rotate on a central column. The carved column is also made in solid Cuban mahogany and is raised on three out-swept legs that terminate on the original leather wheels and brass caps.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 18th Century.

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SA1216510
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11697
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Description
18th century period two tier dumb waiter.

The solid Cuban mahogany tiers retain a good colour and patina, and rotate on a central column.

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The carved column is also made in solid Cuban mahogany and is raised on three out-swept legs that terminate on the original leather wheels and brass caps.
Freshfords Fine Antiques
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 18th Century.

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SA1216510
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11697
Freshfords Fine Antiques
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A George III dark mahogany two-tier dumb waiter with graduated circular trays, spiral turned central stem, and tripod cabriole legs.
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Archive I A George III dark mahogany two-tier dumb waiter with graduated circular trays, spiral turned central stem, and tripod cabriole legs.

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Dumb Waiter

Archive II A George III dark mahogany two-tier dumb waiter with graduated circular trays, spiral turned central stem, and tripod cabriole legs. View II
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A George III dark mahogany two-tier dumb waiter with graduated circular trays, spiral turned central stem, and tripod cabriole legs.
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Dumb Waiter
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A George III dark mahogany two-tier dumb waiter with graduated circular trays, spiral turned central stem, and tripod cabriole legs.
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Introduced in Britain during the eighteenth century under King George II and George III, the dumb waiter was designed as a tiered serving table for dining rooms. Placed beside the main dining table, it held side dishes, condiments, and wine, allowing hosts to converse privately without servants present in the room.

Georgian dumb waiters were predominantly constructed from solid West Indian mahogany due to its strength and rich grain. Trays were hand-turned on lathes with moulded edges, supported by a central turned stem featuring carved spiral gadrooning and anchored by a hand-dovetailed tripod base.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved details, such as spiral twist knops and shaped pad feet, alongside original brass wheel castors. Evidence of hand-sawing on underside surfaces, natural wood shrinkage causing slight oval distortion to the circular trays, and deep dark patination in unpolished crevices indicate genuine age.

In modern living spaces, a dumb waiter functions effectively as a tiered drinks stand or an accent side table in an empty corner. It provides layered storage for barware, books, or indoor plants while offering a distinct historical silhouette against painted or papered walls.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth along the wood grain. Protect the original finish by applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, and keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and colour fading.
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