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Restored Antique Gillows Cuban Hardwood Dumb Waiter Metamorphic Occasional Table

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1840-1860 Gillows of Lancaster Attributed, Cuban Mahogany fully restored dumb waiting occasional table A very good looking well made and decorative piece with a glorious timber patina. This is a metamorphic dumb waiter, the idea being it sits as a normal occasional table with one level and then when your butler appears with snacks in your study he opens the table up to reveal the three levels This piece has been fully restored, the mechanism had seized shut and no longer worked, my chaps have taken it apart and we able to keep the bottom shelf open, the top one functions as it should The timber is Cuban mahogany, it has an absolutely stunning patina and grain, it really glows in the right light My restored has as mentioned taken it apart, fixed any issues he could, replaced and missing pieces of timber, then washed it all back and French polished it, its now ready to go Dimensions Height:- 72cm extending to 97cm Width:- 65cm Depth:- 43cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Attributed to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823325342322

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