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Oak Dropleaf Barley Twist Tea Trolley
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Oak Dropleaf Barley Twist Tea Trolley

1900 - 1920
Description

Oak two tier dropleaf tea trolley with barley twist supports and castor feet.

Drop leaves are easily raised to form a larger table surface when required.

Having pleasing original polish finish. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 28”

Length 24”

Width Closed 17”

Width Open 37”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Oak Barley Twist Tea Trolley to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020766
Dealers Internal Reference
131B6/10/23. WH
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Description
Oak two tier dropleaf tea trolley with barley twist supports and castor feet.

Drop leaves are easily raised to form a larger table surface when required.

Having pleasing original polish finish. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 28”

Length 24”

Width Closed 17”

Width Open 37”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Oak Barley Twist Tea Trolley to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020766
Dealers Internal Ref
131B6/10/23. WH
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A dark oak tea trolley featuring a drop-leaf top with scalloped gallery edges, barley twist legs, a lower shelf, and metal castors.
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Archive I A dark oak tea trolley featuring a drop-leaf top with scalloped gallery edges, barley twist legs, a lower shelf, and metal castors.

Oak Dropleaf Barley Twist Tea Trolley

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A dark oak tea trolley featuring a drop-leaf top with scalloped gallery edges, barley twist legs, a lower shelf, and metal castors.
Oak Dropleaf Barley Twist Tea Trolley
Ref: SA1020766
A dark oak tea trolley featuring a drop-leaf top with scalloped gallery edges, barley twist legs, a lower shelf, and metal castors.
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FAQs

Tea trolleys gained widespread popularity in Britain during the early 20th century, coinciding with the Jacobean Revival trend. Cabinetmakers incorporated 17th-century decorative features, such as spiral barley twist legs, onto modern mobile furniture items designed for serving refreshments.

These trolleys were typically constructed using solid oak or oak veneers over softwood frames. Functional elements included steel or brass rule-joint hinges for drop-leaf extensions and metal swivel castors fitted to the base of each leg for mobility.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, natural wear on the wooden wheels or castors, and original patination around handles and drop-leaf hinges. The barley twist turnings will often exhibit slight hand-carved variations rather than modern machine uniform precision.

An antique tea trolley functions well as a mobile bar cart in a dining space or living room. Alternatively, with the leaves dropped, it can serve as a compact side table or plant display stand in narrower spaces.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain to protect the timber finish. Keep the metal castors clean and lightly lubricated to ensure smooth operation.
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