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Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian
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Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique carved serving tray. An Anglo-Indian, teak afternoon tea or cocktail platter, with delightful colonial taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine display of craftsmanship with rich colour and ornate detail.

Striking Anglo-Indian tray with profuse hand-carved ornamentation throughout

Crafted from select teak stocks, presenting deep caramel hues and natural grain interest

Decorated with relief carved foliate and leaf motif, bringing a tactile, botanical charm

Shaped gallery edge adds definition and ensures contents remain securely placed

Pair of integral carry handles to each end provide ease of use and graceful form

Ideal for afternoon tea service, cocktail presentation, or as a decorative centrepiece

Lightly timeworn surface consistent with gentle use, enhancing the tray’s antique character

A beautifully detailed tray with distinctive appeal, this late Victorian carved serving platter makes a stylish and functional addition to any refined interior. Delivered ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Internal Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Internal Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Internal Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146808
Dealers Internal Reference
25426
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This is an antique carved serving tray.
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An Anglo-Indian, teak afternoon tea or cocktail platter, with delightful colonial taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

A fine display of craftsmanship with rich colour and ornate detail.

fig 1. A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.
fig 1. Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian

Striking Anglo-Indian tray with profuse hand-carved ornamentation throughout

Crafted from select teak stocks, presenting deep caramel hues and natural grain interest

Decorated with relief carved foliate and leaf motif, bringing a tactile, botanical charm

fig 2. A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.
fig 2. Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian

Shaped gallery edge adds definition and ensures contents remain securely placed

Pair of integral carry handles to each end provide ease of use and graceful form

Ideal for afternoon tea service, cocktail presentation, or as a decorative centrepiece

fig 3. A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.
fig 3. Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian

Lightly timeworn surface consistent with gentle use, enhancing the tray’s antique character

A beautifully detailed tray with distinctive appeal, this late Victorian carved serving platter makes a stylish and functional addition to any refined interior. Delivered ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Internal Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Internal Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Internal Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146808
Dealers Internal Ref
25426
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.

Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian

Archive II A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles. View III
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Archive V A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles. View V
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Archive VII A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles. View VII
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A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.
Antique Carved Serving Tray, Anglo-Indian, Teak Afternoon Tea Platter, Victorian
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A rectangular dark teak serving tray featuring detailed hand-carved foliate patterns across the surface, a raised carved border, and integrated carrying handles.
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Anglo-Indian carved woodenware emerged during the 19th century when Indian craftsmen adapted traditional woodcarving techniques to fulfill European utilitarian forms. These items typically feature dense floral, foliate, and geometric low-to-high relief carving covering the entire surface.

Teak, shisham, and rosewood were the predominant hardwoods utilised due to their density and moisture resistance. Artisans employed hand gouges and chisels to execute deep relief carving, often framed by raised gallery edges and integrated cut-out handles.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-chiselled irregularity in the carved recesses, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and deep oxidisation within the recessed areas. The underside typically shows hand-planed tool marks and smooth wear on contact surfaces.

A deeply carved wooden tray functions as a grounding decorative layer on modern coffee tables, footstools, or sideboards. It serves to anchor smaller objects such as glassware, ceramics, or decanters while adding organic texture to clean-lined furniture.

Remove dust using a soft-bristled brush to reach deeply carved crevices. Apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly using a lint-free cloth to nourish the wood, and avoid contact with standing water or direct heat sources.
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