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Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray
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Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray

A good honest piece, the tray is made in elm it has a raised baize lined base underneath to avoid slippage, galleries at the edges to keep the contents safe and brass ring handles

A rare piece in good condition

The tray is 3” high, 25” long and 14” across

PM179

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231789
Dealers Internal Reference
PM179
Description
Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray
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A good honest piece, the tray is made in elm it has a raised baize lined base underneath to avoid slippage, galleries at the edges to keep the contents safe and brass ring handles.
Elmgarden

A rare piece in good condition

The tray is 3” high, 25” long and 14” across

PM179

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Serving Tray to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231789
Dealers Internal Ref
PM179
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks.
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Archive I A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks.

Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray

Archive II A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks. View II
Archive III A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks. View III
Archive IV A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks. View IV
Archive V A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks. View V
Archive VI A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks. View VI
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Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 765
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Elmgarden
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A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks.
Golden Elm Arts and Crafts Ship’s Tray
Ref: SA1231789
A golden elm wooden serving tray featuring raised side edges and heavy brass ring handles mounted on rectangular wooden blocks.
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  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsRing handles, Raised gallery border, Exposed joinery
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This Victorian Arts and Crafts serving tray is made from golden brown elm with visible wood grain and a polished timber finish. The piece has a rectangular shape with curved long sides, raised gallery borders along the top and bottom edges, and heavy brass ring handles mounted onto rectangular wooden blocks at each end. Additional details include exposed joinery on the surface and natural surface wear from age. The tray measures 7 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. It functions as a serving tray for drinks or food, or sits as a decorative display object on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or dining room.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts wooden trays are defined by their emphasis on honest craftsmanship, visible construction details, and the use of natural wood grains. Emerging in the late 19th century, this design movement rejected mass industrial production in favour of hand-finished timber and functional metal fittings.

Maritime and ship trays were commonly constructed from dense, water-resistant hardwoods such as elm, teak, or mahogany to withstand marine conditions. Heavy brass or bronze ring handles and raised gallery rails were added to prevent items from sliding during transport.

Authentic period trays display natural wear patterns, genuine oxidisation around metal fittings, and uneven patination across high-touch areas. Look for traditional joinery techniques, original mounting screws or pins, and evidence of hand-tooling rather than uniform machine stamping.

An antique wooden tray provides grounding texture when placed on a upholstered ottoman, coffee table, or sideboard top. Use it to curate small groups of glassware, ceramics, or books to create a focused decorative display.

Keep wooden trays clean by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid soaking the timber in water. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood grain, and clean brass handles gently using a specialized metal cleaner applied with a soft cloth.
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