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Oak Afternoon Tea Trolley
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Oak Afternoon Tea Trolley

1900 - 1920
Description

A nice sturdy solid Oak afternoon tea trolley from the 1920s. With a pie crust edge to the top

and down to the barley twist legs, all typical of late 17th century design. The brass handled drawer

Has been re lined with new baize and the whole has been re polished. All ready for the next 100 years.

SKU -G133

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Oak Drop Leaf Tea Trolley to the 1920s.

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SA1202395
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SKU -G133
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Description
A nice sturdy solid Oak afternoon tea trolley from the 1920s. With a pie crust edge to the top

and down to the barley twist legs, all typical of late 17th century design. The brass handled drawer

Has been re lined with new baize and the whole has been re polished. All ready for the next 100 years.

SKU -G133

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Oak Drop Leaf Tea Trolley to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202395
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU -G133
witchantiques.com
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2013
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Dark oak drop-leaf tea trolley featuring barley twist legs, a lower shelf, small end drawer, and metal castors.
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Archive I Dark oak drop-leaf tea trolley featuring barley twist legs, a lower shelf, small end drawer, and metal castors.

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Unit 22 B
2nd Floor
Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
United Kingdom

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Dark oak drop-leaf tea trolley featuring barley twist legs, a lower shelf, small end drawer, and metal castors.
Oak Afternoon Tea Trolley
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Dark oak drop-leaf tea trolley featuring barley twist legs, a lower shelf, small end drawer, and metal castors.
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Originating in the late Victorian era and gaining immense popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, tea trolleys were designed to transport tea services and refreshments from the kitchen to the drawing room. Early twentieth-century examples frequently incorporated drop-leaf extensions and revivalist design elements like barley twist turnings.

Most traditional British tea trolleys from this era were constructed from solid oak or mahogany, featuring brass or iron castors for mobility. Construction included mortise and tenon joinery, turned wooden supports, and fitted drawers with brass drop handles.

Authentic Jacobean Revival pieces typically display dark-stained oak timber, hand-turned barley twist legs, and scalloped or moulded edge profiles. Look for original castors on the feet, aged drawer joinery, and natural surface wear consistent with historical usage.

In contemporary spaces, an oak tea trolley functions effectively as a mobile drinks cart or side table in a dining room or living area. Style the upper surface with decanters, glassware, or potted plants, while utilising the lower shelf for books or tray storage.

Preserve solid oak furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep the trolley away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and ensure the metal castors remain clean and lightly oiled.
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