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Nineteenth Century Dumb Waiter
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Nineteenth Century Dumb Waiter

19th century
Sold 6 July 2025 · Ropeworks Antiques
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Description

An early Nineteenth century Mahogany Dumb Waiter Of large proportions.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA604390
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
An early Nineteenth century Mahogany Dumb Waiter Of large proportions.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA604390
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nineteenth Century Dumb Waiter

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet. View II
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Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet. View IV
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United Kingdom
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Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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Sold
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A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet.
Nineteenth century Dumb Waiter
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A nineteenth-century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter featuring graduated circular shelves, a turned central column, and a tripod base with scroll feet.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned column, Graduated tiers, Tripod base, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

Dumb waiters originated in the 18th century as serving aids in dining rooms, designed to hold dishes, cutlery, and drinks without requiring domestic servants to be present throughout the meal.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring turned central columns, tripod or quadpad bases, and multiple graduated circular tiers joined with traditional joinery.

Authentication involves examining timber patination, hand-turned carpentry marks, traditional joinery methods such as dovetails or pegged tenons, and signs of genuine age-related wear and shrinkage in the wood grain.

This piece can be utilised as a functional display stand for plants, books, or ceramics in a living room, or placed beside a sofa to add vertical interest and traditional contrast to contemporary furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wood surface.
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