Description

Early C19th George IV period mahogany 2-tier revolving 'dumb-waiter' attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
Superb quality mahogany double-tiered circular 'dumb-waiter' , following a pattern and design by Gillows of Lancaster and London . The tiers with a moulded edge and of dished form , separated by a turned base stem . Raised upon a tripod base with carved leaf detail to the 'knees' , reeded detail to the down-swept legs terminating in a claw-footed patinated brass castor.
An excellent grade of timber with its original surface and polish which has achieved a rich patina.
This dining-room 'dumb-waiter' with its reed enrichments, vase-turned pillar, and voluted Grecian-reeded leg and claw castor , corresponds to a design dated 1830 in the "Estimate Sketch Book" (no. 3962) of Gillow of London and Lancaster executed for a Mr.Bastard.
*NB. An almost identical model sold by Christies , London , Lot 137, Sept.20th 2001 �3760.
H 36"
W 26"
D 26"
England c.1830
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