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Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian
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Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a charming antique footman's carry tray. An English, estate made fruitwood and oak butler's work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A delightfully practical piece with country house character and enduring appeal.

Superb Victorian work tray, ideal for serving, display or rustic interior decor

Crafted from select fruitwood and oak, presenting fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Divided into twin compartments, ideal for cutlery, tools, or tabletop organisation

Tactile butler’s grasp inset within the division for comfort

Estate made with a tactile, well-aged finish — gently timeworn commensurate with age

Stout pinned joints and confident construction convey durability and provenance

A fine decorative or functional addition to a pantry, kitchen, or hallway

A splendid example of 19th century domestic craftsmanship, this butler’s carry tray would make a striking addition to the refined country home or period property alike. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Division Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Carry Tray to the Victorian era.

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SA1151074
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25505
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This is a charming antique footman's carry tray.
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An English, estate made fruitwood and oak butler's work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

A delightfully practical piece with country house character and enduring appeal.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian fruitwood carry tray featuring a central shaped divider with an integrated cut-out handle.
fig 1. Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian

Superb Victorian work tray, ideal for serving, display or rustic interior decor

Crafted from select fruitwood and oak, presenting fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Divided into twin compartments, ideal for cutlery, tools, or tabletop organisation

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian fruitwood carry tray featuring a central shaped divider with an integrated cut-out handle.
fig 2. Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian

Tactile butler’s grasp inset within the division for comfort

Estate made with a tactile, well-aged finish — gently timeworn commensurate with age

Stout pinned joints and confident construction convey durability and provenance

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian fruitwood carry tray featuring a central shaped divider with an integrated cut-out handle.
fig 3. Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian

A fine decorative or functional addition to a pantry, kitchen, or hallway

A splendid example of 19th century domestic craftsmanship, this butler’s carry tray would make a striking addition to the refined country home or period property alike. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Division Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Carry Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151074
Dealers Internal Ref
25505
London Fine Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian fruitwood carry tray featuring a central shaped divider with an integrated cut-out handle.
Antique Footman's Carry Tray, English, Fruitwood, Butler's Work Box, Victorian
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A rectangular Victorian fruitwood carry tray featuring a central shaped divider with an integrated cut-out handle.
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Footman carry trays and butler work boxes were designed in nineteenth-century domestic residences to transport cutlery, polishing supplies, and table setting accessories between service quarters and dining rooms.

These trays were frequently crafted from native English hardwoods such as fruitwood, oak, or pine, using simple joinery and integrated central handles for balance during transport.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail or pegged joinery, signs of functional wear along the base and handles, and natural patination across the timber surfaces.

A fruitwood carry tray functions effectively on a sideboard or kitchen island as an organiser for bottles, table linens, or decorative desk stationery.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to preserve the natural grain and protect against timber dryness.
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