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A George III Mahogany Inlaid Tray
Chequers Antiques
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A George III Mahogany Inlaid Tray

18th century
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A George III oval tray in mahogany, the tray with twin brass handles and with a low wavy gallery around a well figured base with a line of boxwood stringing and with an oval inlaid centre of an Adam style floral motif in satinwood with stained green surround, and with the remains of a red baize beneath, English circa 1780.

Condition: Overall very good, the tray is in very good condition, both handles are solidly fixed, the gallery is in good condition, there is a thin line across the centre but this appears stable, overall it has a lovely colour and warm patina, with wonderful grain to the timber.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tray to the Georgian era.

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SA1054074
Description
A George III oval tray in mahogany, the tray with twin brass handles and with a low wavy gallery around a well figured base with a line of boxwood stringing and with an oval inlaid centre of an Adam style floral motif in satinwood with stained green surround, and with the remains of a red baize beneath, English circa 1780.
fig 1. An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles.
fig 1. A George III Mahogany Inlaid Tray

Condition: Overall very good, the tray is in very good condition, both handles are solidly fixed, the gallery is in good condition, there is a thin line across the centre but this appears stable, overall it has a lovely colour and warm patina, with wonderful grain to the timber.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tray to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054074
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Archive I An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles.

A George III Mahogany Inlaid Tray

Archive II An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles. View II
Archive III An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles. View III
Archive IV An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles. View IV
Archive V An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles. View V
Archive VI An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles. View VI
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Telephone 07943 145714
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
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An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles.
A George III Mahogany Inlaid Tray
Ref: SA1054074
An oval George III mahogany serving tray featuring a central fan shell patera inlay and two brass carrying handles.
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FAQs

A George III mahogany tray is an eighteenth-century serving accessory produced in Britain between 1760 and 1820, characterised by classical proportions, quality timber, and ornamental marquetry inlays.

These trays were primarily constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, incorporating contrasting inlay woods such as satinwood, boxwood, or harewood, and fitted with side handles cast in brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut marquetry work, period-correct brass hardware with natural oxidisation, slight timber shrinkage around joints, and aged surface patination.

An antique mahogany tray can be styled on a coffee table or ottoman to aggregate smaller decorative objects, displayed vertically on a sideboard backrest, or used as a dedicated bar tray for glassware.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, application of clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and standing water.
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