Vintage SIGNED WALNUT ROLLING TEA SERVING CART Trolley Drop Leaf Design - Converts to 42" X 25" Dining Table Start Price USD 149.99 Current Price USD 229.49 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price USD 249.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location Long Island, N.Y. See more about 'Vintage SIGNED WALNUT ROLLING TEA SERVING CART Trolley' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 Preferred Checkout If you are the winner of this auction, you may either go directly to eBay checkout or use my Vendio checkout. The Checkout button that appears after the auction closes will direct you to the secure Vendio Checkout page which will begin the process of getting your item to you. For fastest processing of your order, please use Vendio Checkout! Vintage SIGNED WALNUT ROLLING TEA SERVING CART Trolley Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album ITEM DESCRIPTION --   Vintage SIGNED WALNUT ROLLING TEA SERVING CART Trolley  -- Click to enlarge photos This is a charming walnut rolling serving cart/tea trolley that converts into a dining room table!  It has two drop leaves and a lower shelf and the entire piece rests on turned legs which roll easily on wheels.  On one end is a drawer that's quite well made with dovetailed joinery front & back.  On the other end is a handle that can be used to push or pull the cart (see close up photo) but, when you want to use this piece as a table, the handle can be pushed in and out of sight.  The leaves can be pulled up and there is automatic hardware (see close up photo) that clicks into place and holds up the leaves ... to transform this serving cart into a table that easily serves four people.  (details on dimensions are below). This piece is SIGNED, with the original metal maker's tag inside the drawer.  It was made by Brickwede Brothers "Better Built" Furniture (see close up of tag in last photo).  Brickwede Brothers was in Marietta, Ohio.  They started in business in 1853 making tea wagons and by the early 20th century were making full dining room sets and shipping them from coast to coast.  Their tea wagons were always their best known pieces, however.  Their furniture was known for quality and strong hand craftsmanship.  They were in business until 1959.   What a perfect piece of furniture to have during the holidays!  It can be used to serve your dinner ... but also can convert into an extra table if needed.  Or, if you live in a space challenged environment like a smaller apartment, you can serve from the kitchen and wheel this into the living room/dining area and quickly set it up for dining for four people!    It's made of beautiful walnut that has a rich patina and beautiful grain.  This piece is as attractive as it is practical.  It would make a terrific addition to your entertaining! Age (ca.) Early 20th century.  c1900-1930 Dimensions With the leaves down it measures 25-1/2" X 17" X 27-1/2" high.  With the leaves up it measures 25-1/2" X 42".   Condition Good original condition.  No damage or repairs.  A few minor character marks serve to verify vintage.  The wheels can be removed easily if you wish to make this a stationery table (although that will shorten it).  We will probably ship it with the wheels off (maybe tucked inside the drawer) but they can be put back into the legs quite easily.  . Provenance We obtained this item from a prestigious estate auction in the "Hamptons" ... the 'playground' of the wealthy, Long Island's Hamptons is one of the most prestigious areas in the nation.   About Lennon Hall Antiques SHIPPING INFORMATION Please click here to check out other  fine items from Lennon Hall Antiques About Lennon Hall Antiques We believe that who you buy from on eBay is as important as what you buy!    Lennon Hall Art & Antiques, Inc. is an eBay GOLD POWER SELLER specializing in items from the estates of Long Island's "Gold Coast" which, for generations, has been the home of America's most prestigious families. We have been sellers on eBay since 1998 and have been antique dealers for over 25 years. We pride ourselves in our honesty, integrity and customer service and we completely stand behind our products and our auctions. We GUARANTEE your satisfaction in all our auctions. 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