LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1800s.
This Butler’s tray consists of a four panelled mahogany tray with folding sides with brass hinges, each side with reeded edge and fret cut shaped carrying handles, the tray supported on original turned folding stand.

The Butler’s tray was originally used by the Butler to carry and serve food and drinks, the stand would be set up ready for the tray to be placed upon and the refreshments then served accordingly, today these trays can be used as side or occasional tables.
Size:
Height: 33'' / 83.75cm
Width: 36'' / 91.5cm (tray open)
27'' (tray closed)
Depth: 27.25'' / 69cm (tray open)
20'' (tray closed)
LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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