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19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray
Beau Nash Bath
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19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

In excellent condition. Sturdy and stable mahogany.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
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Beau Nash Bath has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1147751
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TA002
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Description
In excellent condition. Sturdy and stable mahogany.
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147751
Dealers Internal Ref
TA002
Beau Nash Bath
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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray featuring a deep rectangular tray with cut-out side handles resting upon a collapsible wooden X-frame folding stand.
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray featuring a deep rectangular tray with cut-out side handles resting upon a collapsible wooden X-frame folding stand.

19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray

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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray featuring a deep rectangular tray with cut-out side handles resting upon a collapsible wooden X-frame folding stand.
19th century mahogany butler's tray
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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray featuring a deep rectangular tray with cut-out side handles resting upon a collapsible wooden X-frame folding stand.
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A butlers tray table consists of a removable serving tray with raised sides and cut-out handles, supported by a folding X-frame stand. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were designed for household staff to transport food, tea, or drinks into living areas.

Traditionally, high-grade solid mahogany, walnut, or oak were used for both the tray and the folding stand. Construction methods often feature dovetailed corners on the gallery walls and solid webbing or dowel pivots for the folding X-stand legs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, subtle signs of hand-planing on the underside, and natural patination around the cut-out handles. Additionally, original folding stands often show age-appropriate wear on the webbing straps and timber joints.

A butlers tray table functions effectively as a drinks bar in a dining room, a compact side table beside a sofa, or an occasional bedside surface. The removable tray can also be used independently on an ottoman or sideboard.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the woods protective patina.
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