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Large 19th Century Mahogany and Silver Butler's Tray
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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Large 19th Century Mahogany and Silver Butler's Tray

19th century
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Large late 19th Century French butler's tray, composed of an exceptional silver plated border of Rococo design with a pair of bold carrying handles, centred with a superb piece of flame mahogany with excellent colour and surface. Baize lined to the underside for resting on furniture. In good original condition. Circa 1880.

H: 9 cm (3 9/16")

W: 78 cm (30 11/16")

D: 54 cm (21 1/4")

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Silver Butler Tray to the 19th Century.

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SA1182136
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
Large late 19th Century French butler's tray, composed of an exceptional silver plated border of Rococo design with a pair of bold carrying handles, centred with a superb piece of flame mahogany with excellent colour and surface. Baize lined to the underside for resting on furniture. In good original condition. Circa 1880.

H: 9 cm (3 9/16")

W: 78 cm (30 11/16")

D: 54 cm (21 1/4")

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Silver Butler Tray to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182136
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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A rectangular nineteenth-century dark flame mahogany tray featuring an embossed silver-plated rim with ornate scrollwork handles.
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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth-century dark flame mahogany tray featuring an embossed silver-plated rim with ornate scrollwork handles.

Large 19th Century Mahogany and Silver Butler's Tray

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Archive V A rectangular nineteenth-century dark flame mahogany tray featuring an embossed silver-plated rim with ornate scrollwork handles. View V
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
Location
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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A rectangular nineteenth-century dark flame mahogany tray featuring an embossed silver-plated rim with ornate scrollwork handles.
Large 19th Century Mahogany and Silver Butler's Tray
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A rectangular nineteenth-century dark flame mahogany tray featuring an embossed silver-plated rim with ornate scrollwork handles.
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Originating in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, butlers trays were designed for domestic staff to transport tea, drinks, and meals throughout substantial residences. These items often featured gallery edges or raised handles to secure items during transport and were frequently crafted from rich woods like mahogany.

Victorian trays commonly combined solid or veneered woods, such as flame mahogany or walnut, with metal elements. Rims and handles were frequently cast in silver plate, Sheffield plate, or brass, featuring detailed scrollwork and embossed borders.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces exhibit natural wood shrinkage, subtle surface patina, and historic construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails or slotted iron screws. Silver-plated borders will often show delicate wear to high points where the base metal might show through.

An antique wooden tray can be placed on a sideboard or large ottoman to create a dedicated surface for glassware and decanters. It also functions effectively as a central display base on a coffee table to group books and decorative objects.

The timber surface should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned periodically with natural beeswax polish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners. Silver borders ought to be cleaned gently with a specialist silver cloth to prevent chemical residue from touching or damaging the wood finish.
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