Antique English Victorian Mahogany Butlers Drinks Tray Stand (Circa 1840)

Summary:

• Item: Victorian Butler’s Tray Table

• Circa: 1840

• Period: Early Victorian

• Provenance: England

• Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Ideal as a Drinks Tray / Coffee Table

• Width (Walls Horizontal) = 79.5cm / 31¼” / 2ft 7¼”

• Shaped walls

• Pierced side carrying handles

• Separate associated base

• Moulded legs

• “H” bar stretcher for additional strength

• Stunning figured mahogany panelled top

• Lovely rich mahogany colour

• No ring / water marks to tray top surface

• Excellent original condition

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English early Victorian butler’s tray table, with shaped walls, constructed of solid mahogany, boasting a lovely rich colour, circa 1840, ideal for use a coffee table / drinks table, in excellent original condition. Trays similar to this butlers’ tray were originally used both on grand tours and campaigns, but also in wealthy houses for serving drinks. This Victorian butler’s tray table would be ideal for use in the living room but also as an occasional table in the hallway. It boasts a large rectangular tray with finely shaped walls, incorporating pierced carrying handles and constructed with hand-dovetailed joints. The mahogany tray separates from the associated base. The mahogany base is constructed with four moulded legs, united by a “H” stretcher for additional strength. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed are of a high standard.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English early Victorian butler’s tray table, with shaped walls, constructed of solid mahogany, boasting a lovely rich colour, circa 1840, ideal for use a coffee table / drinks table, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and top but nothing significant considering the age of the item and years of use. The Victorian butler’s tray table tray has been cleaned and French-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface. There are no splits to the tray either. The associated base is also in excellent sturdy condition. This Victorian butler’s tray table is solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £645 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

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Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com