A fine Mid-Century silver-plated and chrome drinks trolley from the Ritz Hotel, London, by Drakes Silversmiths of London - featuring three faux rosewood tiers, with eight removable bottle holder basins to top tier and four removable racks to the center, with pull out tray to the center tier, and resting on rolling wheels.

With label: 'Drakes Silversmiths Limited, Brewers St, London W1 Model L/T No.

Dimensions: H 42.38 in x W 41 in x D 19.25 in

Based in Brewer Street London, Drakes supplied hotel and restaurant silver-plate furnishings to hotels, namely 'The Ritz London', as well as serving pieces for domestic and foreign markets up until the 1980's.

Founded just before the mid-20th century by Harry Drake, and later taken over by Harry's son Donald, Drakes Silversmiths started designing and building ‘Drakes Carving Trolleys.’

With a focus on materials such as silver-plate and wood, they soon received popularity in the 1940's.

The family firm flourished during the mid-century due to their expert craftsmanship of bespoke chromed trolleys.