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Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian
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Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique cartographer's serving tray. An English, drinks platter with inlaid map of South East Europe, dating to the Edwardian period, and earlier, circa 1910.

A fascinating example, with a 17th century atlas excerpt mounted beneath glass

Crafted in the Edwardian period from oak with deep caramel hues

Dressed to the base with a protective emerald green baize

Pair of carry handles for ease of moving from the kitchen to the drawing room or lounge

Mounted atlas excerpt as published by Johannes Janssonius circa 1660

Depicts the ancient Dacia and Moesia regions, with Latin annotation

In the modern age, the map corresponds with Romania, Bulgaria and surrounding regions

Engraved in fine detail by Petrus Kaerius (1571- 1646), a Flemish publisher and globe maker

Hand coloured borders and incidental detail enhances the appealing map

Replete with mountain ranges, rivers and information panel for further detail

This is a superb antique cartographer's serving tray, a distinctive addition to the drawing room or lounge of an avid map collector or traveller to the region. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 43cm (17'')

Max Height: 3cm (1.25'')

Internal Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Internal Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Internal Height: 15cm (6'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1198511
Dealers Internal Reference
25688
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Description
This is an antique cartographer's serving tray.
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An English, drinks platter with inlaid map of South East Europe, dating to the Edwardian period, and earlier, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

A fascinating example, with a 17th century atlas excerpt mounted beneath glass

fig 1. A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
fig 1. Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian

Crafted in the Edwardian period from oak with deep caramel hues

Dressed to the base with a protective emerald green baize

Pair of carry handles for ease of moving from the kitchen to the drawing room or lounge

fig 2. A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
fig 2. Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian

Mounted atlas excerpt as published by Johannes Janssonius circa 1660

Depicts the ancient Dacia and Moesia regions, with Latin annotation

In the modern age, the map corresponds with Romania, Bulgaria and surrounding regions

fig 3. A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
fig 3. Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian

Engraved in fine detail by Petrus Kaerius (1571- 1646), a Flemish publisher and globe maker

Hand coloured borders and incidental detail enhances the appealing map

Replete with mountain ranges, rivers and information panel for further detail

fig 4. A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
fig 4. Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian

This is a superb antique cartographer's serving tray, a distinctive addition to the drawing room or lounge of an avid map collector or traveller to the region. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 43cm (17'')

Max Height: 3cm (1.25'')

Internal Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Internal Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Internal Height: 15cm (6'')

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1198511
Dealers Internal Ref
25688
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
Antique Cartographer's Serving Tray, English, Platter, European Map, Edwardian
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A rectangular dark wood tray featuring an antique map of Europe under glass with integrated side handles.
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Edwardian cartographic serving trays typically feature historical map prints set beneath protective glass, framed by solid timber borders with side carry handles. Popular during the early 20th century, these items combined functional domestic serving with decorative cartographic themes.

Construction usually involves a hardwood frame, such as oak or mahogany, fitted with cut-out or inset side handles. The base houses a printed paper map beneath a pane of glass to protect the paper surface from liquid damage during use.

Authentic examples display natural wear to the timber frame, original joinery around the rim, and age-consistent toning or foxing to the paper insert. Period glass often exhibits slight thickness variations or minor surface waviness consistent with historical manufacturing.

These decorative trays can be placed on a sideboard, coffee table, or ottoman to group glassware and decorative objects. Alternatively, they can be mounted onto a wall using appropriate display hardware to function as framed graphic artwork.

Clean the top glass panel using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding excess moisture near the wooden edges to prevent fluid from reaching the paper layer. Apply a natural beeswax polish to the timber border to keep the finish nourished.
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