An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century George III Period Mahogany Oval Tray On Stand, Or Coffee Table, Having Very Well Figured Lift Off Tray, With Attractive Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles, Housed On Later Mahogany Stand With Elegant Sabre Legs.Oval tray stands of this type have remained one of the most enduringly popular forms of occasional furniture for well over two centuries. Originally intended as elegant serving pieces, the removable tray allowed drinks, tea services or refreshments to be carried with ease before being returned to its stand for use within the drawing room. Their combination of practicality and understated elegance has ensured that they remain just as useful today, lending themselves perfectly to use as coffee tables, lamp tables or decorative occasional tables throughout the home.The beautifully figured mahogany timber used in the construction of this example possesses a wonderfully rich colour and attractive grain through...