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Dumb Waiter

1740-1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mahogany dumb waiter with three circular revolving trays, each divided by turned balusters forming a central shaft; the whole supported on a tripod of plain cabriole legs terminating in club feet on brass castors.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Mahogany dumb waiter with three tiers and baulseter shaft raised on tripod of plain cabriole legs with pad feet.
Physical description
Mahogany dumb waiter with three circular revolving trays, each divided by turned balusters forming a central shaft; the whole supported on a tripod of plain cabriole legs terminating in club feet on brass castors.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39 1/4in
  • Diameter: 23in
Taken from paper record.
Credit line
Bequeathed by C. D. Rotch
Collection
Accession number
W.81-1962

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Record createdMarch 1, 2007
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