Late George III Mahogany Two-Tier Folding Dumb Waiter

An early George III three-tier mahogany dumb waiter, of typical form with a central tapering support raised on three splayed legs, and three graduated circular shelves. English, circ...

A late George III revolving mahogany drum table attributed to Gillows, the circular top inset with a faded and gilt tooled green leather above four full and four dummy frieze drawers...

This piece made in England, circa 1770 is of an unusual size and with the added feature of folding drop leaves. Made from solid mahogany without veneers the piece is heavy and mannish with a deep rich color to the wood. The table is accented with fine detailed carved line bands along the edge of the drop leaves and well shaped turned balusters for uprights and nice simple feet on pads. While described by Sheraton in his essay of 1803 as" a useful piece of furniture to serve in some respects the place of a waiter, whence it is named" the type of furniture was used from the 1720s on as a place to put plates...

A fine late 18th century antique George III Chippendale mahogany 3-tier dumb waiter, circa 1790. The dumb waiter is of circular form and is made of the finest solid mahogany, with three graduated 'dish top' serving tiers...