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Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian
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Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique butler's serving tray. An English, mahogany afternoon tea platter with ornate boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A striking and well proportioned tray, perfect for refined afternoon tea or evening cocktail service.

Presented in a desirable butterfly form with pinched centres for ease of carrying

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Boxwood scroll inlay with distinctive flowerhead centrepiece offers decorative contrast and sophistication

Pair of brass carry handles with lightly patinated golden tones

Smooth, tactile surface with pleasing proportions ideal for service or display

Dressed to the base with a protective baize in a fetching emerald green

Perfect for afternoon tea gatherings, cocktail presentation, or sideboard display

A handsome and well-crafted antique serving tray, this Victorian butler's platter combines refined design with period charm, making it a distinguished addition to any drawing room, dining space, or collector’s setting. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 68cm (26.75'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

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SA1207265
Dealers Internal Reference
25657
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Description
This is an antique butler's serving tray.
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An English, mahogany afternoon tea platter with ornate boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

A striking and well proportioned tray, perfect for refined afternoon tea or evening cocktail service.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany serving tray featuring intricate satinwood shell marquetry inlay, a scalloped gallery rim, and two brass carrying handles.
fig 1. Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian

Presented in a desirable butterfly form with pinched centres for ease of carrying

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Boxwood scroll inlay with distinctive flowerhead centrepiece offers decorative contrast and sophistication

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany serving tray featuring intricate satinwood shell marquetry inlay, a scalloped gallery rim, and two brass carrying handles.
fig 2. Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian

Pair of brass carry handles with lightly patinated golden tones

Smooth, tactile surface with pleasing proportions ideal for service or display

Dressed to the base with a protective baize in a fetching emerald green

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany serving tray featuring intricate satinwood shell marquetry inlay, a scalloped gallery rim, and two brass carrying handles.
fig 3. Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian

Perfect for afternoon tea gatherings, cocktail presentation, or sideboard display

A handsome and well-crafted antique serving tray, this Victorian butler's platter combines refined design with period charm, making it a distinguished addition to any drawing room, dining space, or collector’s setting. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 68cm (26.75'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207265
Dealers Internal Ref
25657
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique Victorian mahogany serving tray featuring intricate satinwood shell marquetry inlay, a scalloped gallery rim, and two brass carrying handles.
Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Platter, Inlay, Victorian
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During the Victorian era, serving trays were essential components of formal afternoon tea service, often crafted with elaborate marquetry inlays, decorative galleries, and brass handles to reflect social standing.

Traditional 19th-century serving trays were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, adorned with boxwood or satinwood marquetry inlays, and fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic period trays display natural age-related patina, hand-shaped gallery rims, detailed scroll inlay work, and genuine oxidisation on the original brass side fittings.

An antique mahogany tray serves as an elegant grounding element on a coffee table, sideboard top, or ottoman to neatly organise glassware, decorative bowls, or books.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and periodically apply a high-grade beeswax polish, ensuring the surface is kept free from water spills, standing liquids, and direct heat sources.
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