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Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780
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Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique butler's Stilton serving stand. An English, mahogany cheese truckle crescent, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. An exquisite and unusual serving piece, rich in charm and form, ideal for the collector or as a distinctive addition to the traditional dining room.

Delightfully fascinating boat-form, shaped to cradle a pair of Stilton or cheese truckles

Crafted from quality mahogany stocks with deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Serpentine fascia enhanced with scrolled ends and adorned with elegant medallion details

The surface features two recessed cheese wheel divisions, perfectly proportioned

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet, providing stability and lift

Exceptional Georgian period craftsmanship with enduring character and presence

Ideal as a table centrepiece, cheeseboard display, or refined conversation piece

This antique Stilton crescent delights with its elegant proportion and rare form, making for a superb addition to any period dining ensemble or collector’s cabinet. A fine example of Georgian culinary presentation furniture. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 28cm (11'')

Division 1 Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Division 2 Depth: 15cm (6'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cheese Coaster to the Georgian era.

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SA1149684
Dealers Internal Reference
25496
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Description
This is an antique butler's Stilton serving stand. An English, mahogany cheese truckle crescent, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
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An exquisite and unusual serving piece, rich in charm and form, ideal for the collector or as a distinctive addition to the traditional dining room.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
fig 1. Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780

Delightfully fascinating boat-form, shaped to cradle a pair of Stilton or cheese truckles

Crafted from quality mahogany stocks with deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Serpentine fascia enhanced with scrolled ends and adorned with elegant medallion details

fig 2. A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
fig 2. Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780

The surface features two recessed cheese wheel divisions, perfectly proportioned

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet, providing stability and lift

Exceptional Georgian period craftsmanship with enduring character and presence

fig 3. A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
fig 3. Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780

Ideal as a table centrepiece, cheeseboard display, or refined conversation piece

This antique Stilton crescent delights with its elegant proportion and rare form, making for a superb addition to any period dining ensemble or collector’s cabinet. A fine example of Georgian culinary presentation furniture. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 28cm (11'')

Division 1 Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Division 2 Depth: 15cm (6'')

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cheese Coaster to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149684
Dealers Internal Ref
25496
London Fine Antiques
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A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
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Archive I A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.

Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780

Archive II A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View II
Archive III A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View VI
Archive VII A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View VII
Archive VIII A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View VIII
Archive IX A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View IX
Archive X A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base. View X
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A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
Antique Butler's Stilton Stand, English, Cheese Truckle Crescent, Georgian, 1780
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A curved Georgian mahogany cheese cradle featuring a twin-section crescent trough with scroll terminals and inlaid circular bone motifs, mounted on a solid rectangular base.
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A Stilton cheese coaster, or cradle, is a specialised wooden tabletop vessel developed in late eighteenth-century Britain. Designed with a curved crescent trough, it allowed whole truckles or wheels of cheese to be passed easily along formal dining tables during post-dinner courses.

Georgian cheese stands were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak to withstand the weight of heavy cheese wheels. Many pieces featured decorative details such as bone, ivory, or brass turned roundels at the scroll terminals.

Authentic Georgian examples typically feature hand-cut dovetail jointing on the rectangular pedestal base, original natural timber shrinkage, and hand-carved scrollwork. The timber displays a deep natural patina with historic wear along the inner crescent trough where cheese truckles rested.

While historically used for serving food, an antique cheese coaster functions well today as a decorative centerpiece on a sideboard or dining table. It can be used to hold fruit, rolled linens, or displayed as a standalone piece of historic woodenware.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Avoid exposure to direct heat sources, excess humidity, and harsh chemical cleaners that can damage historic patination.
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