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George III Mahogany Butlers Tray & Stand
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George III Mahogany Butlers Tray & Stand

19th century
Description

A George III Mahogany Butlers Tray and Stand.

The butlers tray with oval sides. Each side with a shaped hand hold. The sides with good brass ratchet hinges to allow the tray to be rectangular when the sides are vertical, and as an oval when the sides are flat. The centre of the tray with four panels, held within the fine mould edge rails. The tray resting on a folding stand, the legs joined by cross stretchers.

Date circa 1800.

Measurements when flat:

Height 31 inches, 79cm.

Width 37 ½ inches, 95cm.

Depth 27 ½ inches, 70cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 1800s.

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SA1125398
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24052
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A George III Mahogany Butlers Tray and Stand.

The butlers tray with oval sides. Each side with a shaped hand hold.

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The sides with good brass ratchet hinges to allow the tray to be rectangular when the sides are vertical, and as an oval when the sides are flat.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The centre of the tray with four panels, held within the fine mould edge rails. The tray resting on a folding stand, the legs joined by cross stretchers.

Date circa 1800.

Measurements when flat:

Height 31 inches, 79cm.

Width 37 ½ inches, 95cm.

Depth 27 ½ inches, 70cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125398
Dealers Internal Ref
24052
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Archive I A George III mahogany butlers tray with hinged gallery sides resting on a folding cross-frame stand.

George III Mahogany Butlers Tray & Stand

Archive II A George III mahogany butlers tray with hinged gallery sides resting on a folding cross-frame stand. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany butlers tray with hinged gallery sides resting on a folding cross-frame stand. View III
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Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany butlers tray with hinged gallery sides resting on a folding cross-frame stand.
GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUTLERS TRAY & STAND
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A George III mahogany butlers tray with hinged gallery sides resting on a folding cross-frame stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectButler Tray Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged gallery flaps, Cut-out hand grips, Folding X-frame stand, Brass strap hinges
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This George III butler tray and stand dates from around 1800 and exhibits a warm brown mahogany timber construction complemented by polished brass strap hinges and handles. The piece incorporates oval sides featuring shaped hand grips, brass ratchet mechanisms that permit the gallery flaps to lie flat or stand upright, and a multi-panelled top set within fine moulding edge rails, all supported by a folding X-frame stand with cross stretchers. The unit measures 79 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 70 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this traditional item serves as a versatile side table or drinks surface positioned at the end of a sofa or in a living room. The folding nature of the design allows for easy storage and relocation when required, making it practical for daily use or entertaining.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century England during the reign of King George III, a butlers tray table consists of a tray with a raised gallery resting on a folding X-frame stand, designed to transport and serve refreshments before being positioned as an occasional table.

These tables were constructed from dense mahogany, featuring brass flush hinges on gallery flaps, hand-cut handle openings, and mortise-and-tenon joinery on the collapsible stand.

Authentic George III pieces exhibit hand-cut construction details, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, hand-planed timber surfaces on unexposed areas, and mahogany timber showing age-appropriate wear.

A mahogany butlers tray table functions as a drinks bar, a bedside surface, or an occasional side table placed alongside seating in traditional or eclectic modern spaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding direct sunlight, radiators, and chemical cleaners.
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