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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.
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for sale €1,638     $1,778
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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C18th George III period mahogany drop-leaf folding 3-tier circular 'dumb-waiter'.

Elegant Georgian period circular 3-tier dumb-waiter etagere with fold-down graduated circular tiers , each with a moulded edge.. The rule-jointed folding tiers each with fold-out twin supports 'ears' beneath .

Raised on an elegant ring-turned column , supported on a swept and shaped tripod base . The legs each with ebony line inlay and terminating with a turned and ebonised patera onto a miniature compressed bun foot .

Excellent rich original colour and patina. Some marks to surfaces commensurate with age , use and purpose. No splits , breaks , or repairs.

H 50"

W (extreme) 26"

D 26"

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 05349709
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Rule joints on each folding tier: precise joinery found on period drop leaves.
Swept tripod legs with ebony stringing: late eighteenth-century Neoclassical design.
Turned reeding on the central column: typical turning of the Regency transition.
Natural seam shrinkage across the solid mahogany tops: decades of wood movement.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA621387
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1905
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C18th George III period mahogany drop-leaf folding 3-tier circular 'dumb-waiter'.
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Elegant Georgian period circular 3-tier dumb-waiter etagere with fold-down graduated circular tiers , each with a moulded edge.
M Lees and Sons

. The rule-jointed folding tiers each with fold-out twin supports 'ears' beneath .

fig 1. A late 18th-century George III mahogany three-tier circular dumb waiter featuring folding drop-leaf surfaces and a tripod base on castors.
fig 1. Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

Raised on an elegant ring-turned column , supported on a swept and shaped tripod base . The legs each with ebony line inlay and terminating with a turned and ebonised patera onto a miniature compressed bun foot .

Excellent rich original colour and patina. Some marks to surfaces commensurate with age , use and purpose. No splits , breaks , or repairs.

H 50"

W (extreme) 26"

D 26"

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05349709
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Rule joints on each folding tier: precise joinery found on period drop leaves.
Swept tripod legs with ebony stringing: late eighteenth-century Neoclassical design.
Turned reeding on the central column: typical turning of the Regency transition.
Natural seam shrinkage across the solid mahogany tops: decades of wood movement.

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
127cm (50.00")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA621387
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1905
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 18th-century George III mahogany three-tier circular dumb waiter featuring folding drop-leaf surfaces and a tripod base on castors.

Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

Archive II A late 18th-century George III mahogany three-tier circular dumb waiter featuring folding drop-leaf surfaces and a tripod base on castors. View II
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A late 18th-century George III mahogany three-tier circular dumb waiter featuring folding drop-leaf surfaces and a tripod base on castors.
Late C18th George III period mahogany drop-leaf folding 3-tier circular 'dumb-waiter'.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDumb Waiters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated circular tiers, Drop-leaf surfaces, Turned central column, Tripod cabriole legs
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This late 18th-century George III period dumb-waiter is a mahogany three-tier circular etagere designed for dining service. The piece displays a dark brown rich original colour and patina across graduated circular tiers, each bordered by a moulded edge and fitted with rule-jointed drop-leaf surfaces supported by folding twin wooden ears beneath. A ring-turned central column links the tiers and leads down to a swept tripod cabriole base with ebony line inlay on the legs, ending in turned ebonised feet on castors. Surface marks are visible from age and use, alongside a complete lack of splits, breaks, or repairs. The dimensions measure 127 cm high by 66 cm wide by 66 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this antique furniture piece serves well as a display stand or serving accessory in an empty corner of a dining room, living area, or hallway. The folding leaves allow the tiers to adjust in profile according to the available space, making it both practical for entertaining and suitable for holding decorative objects.

FAQs

A George III dumb waiter is an 18th-century dining auxiliary piece designed with multiple tiered trays around a central column, originally created to hold beverages, desserts, and cutlery to reduce the requirement for domestic staff during meals.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany, featuring turned timber pillars, drop-leaf brass rule joints, iron or brass support hinges, and a tripod base supported by brass castors.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned column profiles, original iron or brass drop-leaf catch mechanisms under the trays, historic timber shrinkage along the grain, and authentic wear to the original brass castors.

In contemporary settings, a tiered dumb waiter functions effectively as a corner bar cart, a plant display stand, or an occasional side table in a dining room or drawing room.

Routine care requires dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish, avoiding placement adjacent to direct heat sources or damp areas.
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