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19th Century Butlers Tray

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A very unusual 19th century mahogany butlers tray. With an inner tray area which presumably was intended to prevent items from slipping off. Lovely colour and a very attractive turned base.

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Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 19th Century.

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We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

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A very unusual 19th century mahogany butlers tray. With an inner tray area which presumably was intended to prevent items from slipping off. Lovely colour and a very attractive turned base.
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Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Butler Tray Table to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray with drop-down hinged sides and cutout hand-holes, set upon a turned folding X-frame stand.
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray with drop-down hinged sides and cutout hand-holes, set upon a turned folding X-frame stand.

19th Century Butlers Tray

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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray with drop-down hinged sides and cutout hand-holes, set upon a turned folding X-frame stand.
19th century butlers tray
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A 19th-century mahogany butlers tray with drop-down hinged sides and cutout hand-holes, set upon a turned folding X-frame stand.
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Originating in the 18th century and widely produced throughout the 19th century, butlers tray tables were functional serving items used by domestic staff to convey tea, refreshments, or meals. The removable tray featured hand-holes and folding sides, allowing it to be transported easily and placed upon a collapsible X-frame stand.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Brass hardware was used for the flush-mounted strap hinges that allowed the gallery edges or side flaps to drop down flat.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the tray corners, hand-turned timber legs, and heavy cast brass flush hinges held by slotted screws. Natural wear around the cut-out handles, light shrinkage marks in the solid wood, and genuine oxidisation on the brass hardware also indicate period age.

In contemporary settings, these tables function effectively as compact drinks tables, cocktail bars, or occasional side tables positioned beside upholstered seating. The tray top can be removed to display art books, glass decanters, or ceramic vessels.

Dust timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original patina. Avoid placing the wood near direct heat sources or in damp environments, and leave aged brass hardware unpolished to retain its historical character.
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