Antique Dumb Waiters
The antique dumb waiter was first used in Britain ca 1725 and had a central shaft with circular trays, which sometimes revolved. The tray increased in size from top to bottom and the piece would have tripod feet. The idea of the antique dumb waiter was so the absence of a servant, helped confidential dining, and the dumb waiter would have been placed at the corner of the antique dining table for diners to help themselves to additional cutlery, puddings and cheese and after dinner, bottles of wine were placed on the trays.
As time progressed several different designs of the dumb waiter was produced, including much larger versions with turned side supports and several shelves.
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