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19thc Mahogany Oval Galleried Tray
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19thc Mahogany Oval Galleried Tray

19th century
Description

An unusual early 19thc mahogany oval galleried tray with shaped handles and a brass line inlay to the baluster profile upstand

circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Galleried Serving Tray to the 19th Century.

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SA1105155
Dealers Internal Reference
C0704
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Description
An unusual early 19thc mahogany oval galleried tray with shaped handles and a brass line inlay to the baluster profile upstand

circa 1840

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Galleried Serving Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105155
Dealers Internal Ref
C0704
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles.
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Archive I An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles.

19thc Mahogany Oval Galleried Tray

Archive II An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles. View II
Archive III An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles. View III
Archive IV An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles. View IV
Archive V An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles. View V
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles.
19thc mahogany oval galleried tray
Ref: SA1105155
An antique 19th century oval mahogany serving tray with a polished wooden grain surface, a pierced fretwork gallery rim, and two integrated cut-out carry handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrays & Platters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced gallery, oval rim, integrated handles, flame grain veneer
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This early nineteenth century Regency mahogany oval galleried tray presents a practical yet decorative accessory for the home. The piece displays a warm brown polished timber surface with a pronounced flame grain veneer, complemented by a shaped brass line inlay along the baluster profile upstand. A pierced fretwork gallery runs around the oval rim, incorporating two integrated cut-out carry handles at either end. The tray measures 5 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. In a modern interior, this antique serving tray finds a fitting home displayed flat upon a living room coffee table as an organisational centrepiece, or utilised for presenting drinks and decorative items in an English Country House setting.

FAQs

Galleried trays gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain for serving tea, coffee, and spirits. The raised gallery border served the practical function of preventing costly porcelain and glassware from slipping off the edge during transit.

These trays were predominantly crafted using dense hardwoods such as flame mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring inlaid timber veneers. The surrounding pierced galleries were typically formed from pierced brass, silver plate, or carved wood.

Authentic period pieces display natural signs of age, such as slight shrinkage to the timber, oxidation on metal components, and uneven patination underneath. Look for hand-cut joinery, original brass gallery fixings, and depth of colour in the wood grain.

An antique tray can be styled atop a large upholstered ottoman or coffee table to create a stable, flat surface for books and decorative objects. It also functions as a structured base for an elegant home bar display on a sideboard or console.

Keep the tray away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the mahogany veneer from warping or fading. Clean the surface gently with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly; avoid placing wet glassware directly onto the polished wood surface.
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