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Antique Aperitif Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea Platter, Edwardian
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Antique Aperitif Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea Platter, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 July 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique aperitif serving tray. An English, walnut afternoon tea platter with glass top, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A fine example of Edwardian craftsmanship, offering both decorative appeal and practical serving use.

Attractive serving tray, ideal for aperitifs, tea service, or cocktail presentation

Crafted from select walnut stocks displaying fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Removable glass top provides a clear, bright surface to showcase the boxwood inlay medallion beneath

Pair of brass carry handles offer a tactile and elegant touch

Glass plate protects the decorative surface while ensuring practical usability

A charming Edwardian walnut serving tray, this fine piece makes a superb addition to a refined drawing room, dining table, or sideboard, bringing timeless English elegance to any occasion. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Height: 5cm (2'')

Internal Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Internal Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Internal Height: 1.5cm (.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1170993
Dealers Internal Reference
25730
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Description
This is an antique aperitif serving tray. An English, walnut afternoon tea platter with glass top, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
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A fine example of Edwardian craftsmanship, offering both decorative appeal and practical serving use.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray crafted from walnut with raised edges and metal handles.
fig 1. Antique Aperitif Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea Platter, Edwardian

Attractive serving tray, ideal for aperitifs, tea service, or cocktail presentation

Crafted from select walnut stocks displaying fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Removable glass top provides a clear, bright surface to showcase the boxwood inlay medallion beneath

fig 2. An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray crafted from walnut with raised edges and metal handles.
fig 2. Antique Aperitif Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea Platter, Edwardian

Pair of brass carry handles offer a tactile and elegant touch

Glass plate protects the decorative surface while ensuring practical usability

A charming Edwardian walnut serving tray, this fine piece makes a superb addition to a refined drawing room, dining table, or sideboard, bringing timeless English elegance to any occasion. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Height: 5cm (2'')

Internal Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Internal Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Internal Height: 1.5cm (.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170993
Dealers Internal Ref
25730
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray crafted from walnut with raised edges and metal handles.
Antique Aperitif Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea Platter, Edwardian
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRaised gallery rim, Metal carry handles, Centre marquetry inlay
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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Edwardian serving trays typically feature lighter woods such as walnut or mahogany, often enhanced with delicate marquetry, satinwood stringing, or classical brass handles, reflecting the refined entertaining habits of the early 20th century.

Master craftsmen utilised dense hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, and oak for the primary body and gallery, frequently incorporating brass or silver-plated handles and contrasting veneers for decorative centre medallions.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints where applicable, traditional French polish finishes, natural patination on the timber, and solid metal fittings showing genuine signs of age and wear rather than modern casting marks.

An antique wooden tray serves as a functional display piece when styled on a coffee table to corral books and objects, or utilised on a sideboard for serving drinks during gatherings.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying occasional quality beeswax to nourish the grain, and avoiding excess moisture on the surface.
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