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Late C18th / Early C19th George III Period Circular Mahogany Fold-down ‘Dumb-waiter’.
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for sale €644     $699
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Late C18th / Early C19th George III Period Circular Mahogany Fold-down ‘Dumb-waiter’.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C18th / early C19th George III period circular mahogany fold-down ‘dumb-waiter’.

Two graduated and revolving circular tiers with folding drop-flap ‘rule-jointed’ sides, each held in position with a swivelling shaped bar support beneath. Each tier with a simple ‘thumb-moulded’ profile edge.

The vase turned central column onto a swept and reeded tripod base , each with square brass box-toe castors .

In excellent original condition with a rich consistent colour and patina.

A useful folding table of unusual scale and proportions with a multitude of practical uses for serving or display.

H 38”

W 19” (top)

D 19”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07456520
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Square brass box-toe castors: metal fittings from the late Georgian era.
Rule-jointed folding leaves with flush brass hinges: traditional joinery work.
Hand-shaped pivoting wooden bearers beneath: early mechanical drop-leaf support.
Slight shrinkage across the leaf joints: natural movement in solid mahogany.

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
95cm (37.40")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA922360
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 228
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 / early C19th George III period circular mahogany fold-down ‘dumb-waiter’.
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Two graduated and revolving circular tiers with folding drop-flap ‘rule-jointed’ sides, each held in position with a swivelling shaped bar support beneath.
M Lees and Sons

Each tier with a simple ‘thumb-moulded’ profile edge.

fig 1. A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors.
fig 1. Late C18th / Early C19th George III Period Circular Mahogany Fold-down ‘Dumb-waiter’.

The vase turned central column onto a swept and reeded tripod base , each with square brass box-toe castors .

In excellent original condition with a rich consistent colour and patina.

A useful folding table of unusual scale and proportions with a multitude of practical uses for serving or display.

H 38”

W 19” (top)

D 19”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 07456520
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Square brass box-toe castors: metal fittings from the late Georgian era.
Rule-jointed folding leaves with flush brass hinges: traditional joinery work.
Hand-shaped pivoting wooden bearers beneath: early mechanical drop-leaf support.
Slight shrinkage across the leaf joints: natural movement in solid mahogany.

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
95cm (37.40")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA922360
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 228
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors.

Late C18th / Early C19th George III Period Circular Mahogany Fold-down ‘Dumb-waiter’.

Archive II A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View II
Archive III A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors. View VII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
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A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany two-tiered dumb waiter featuring drop-leaf circular shelves and a turned column on a tripod base with brass castors.
Late C18th / early C19th George III period circular mahogany fold-down ‘dumb-waiter’.
Ref: SA922360
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned column, Drop-leaf shelves, Tripod base, Brass castors
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George III period dumb-waiter functions as a tiered occasional table, dating from around 1800. It is constructed from dark brown mahogany with a rich consistent colour, patina, and brass hardware. The design incorporates two graduated, revolving circular tiers with drop-leaf shelves and rule-jointed sides secured by swivelling bar supports, thumb-moulded profile edges, a vase-turned central column, and a swept, reeded tripod base on square brass box-toe castors. The piece measures 95 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this table suits placement at the end of a sofa or serves as a compact surface for display and serving. The folding shelves allow for adjustable configurations depending on space requirements.

FAQs

A Georgian dumb waiter is a multi-tiered, portable wooden stand developed during the eighteenth century to hold food, plates, and wine, enabling diners to serve themselves without domestic staff present.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, featuring turned central shafts, brass brass hinges for drop-leaf shelves, and brass castor wheels on tripod bases.

Authentic period examples display hand-turned pillars, hand-cut dovetail or hinge mortises beneath the drop leaves, original brass castors secured with period screws, and natural wear to the timber finish.

A dumb waiter serves as a functional side table beside a sofa, a multi-tiered display stand for books and potted plants, or a drinks table for glassware and decanters in a living or dining room.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a clean lint-free cloth, applying a beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly, and positioning the piece away from direct sunlight and heat radiators.
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