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Beautiful Regency Goncalo Alves Book Tray
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Beautiful Regency Goncalo Alves Book Tray

19th century
Description

Beautiful Regency goncalo alves book tray. Double sided with turned spindle supports and scrolled ends, with decorative brass carry handles. Raised on a knulled edge base with small drawer fitted with a brass knob.

Circa. 1825

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Regency Goncalo Alves Book Tray to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245657
Dealers Internal Reference
8007
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Description
Beautiful Regency goncalo alves book tray. Double sided with turned spindle supports and scrolled ends, with decorative brass carry handles. Raised on a knulled edge base with small drawer fitted with a brass knob.

Circa. 1825

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Regency Goncalo Alves Book Tray to the Regency era.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245657
Dealers Internal Ref
8007
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles.

Beautiful Regency Goncalo Alves Book Tray

Archive II A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View II
Archive III A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View III
Archive IV A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View IV
Archive V A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View V
Archive VI A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View VI
Archive VII A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles. View IX
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 146
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Thakeham Furniture
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A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles.
Beautiful Regency goncalo alves book tray
Ref: SA1245657
A Regency goncalo alves book tray featuring a turned spindle gallery, scrolled sides, a shallow lower drawer with a central metal knob, and twin twisted metal handles.
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  • ObjectBook Trays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGoncalo Alves, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle gallery, Beaded moulding, Scrolled side rails, Twisted loop handles
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Regency goncalo alves book tray originates from around 1825 and is designed in the style of a gentleman's library accessory. The timber displays a rich warm brown colour with distinctive figuring. The rectangular piece includes a double-sided turned spindle gallery enclosed by scrolled side rails, twin twisted loop handles in brass positioned on the upper frame, and a shallow lower drawer fitted with a central metal knob. The lower edge is finished with a fine beaded moulding detail. The tray measures 24 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Today, this practical piece serves well as a desk organiser in a home office or study for holding books, correspondence, or stationery.

FAQs

A Regency book tray, popular during the early 19th century, is a portable desktop rack designed to display and hold a small selection of books. Featuring turned spindles and often a base drawer, these items allowed easy access to favourite volumes in private libraries and morning rooms.

Regency book trays were typically crafted from exotic hardwoods such as goncalo alves, rosewood, or fine mahogany. Construction often included turned spindle galleries, beaded timber mouldings, and brass drop handles for easy transport.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawer, and show genuine age-related wear around the handles and base. The wood displays a deep patina, and turned spindles will often feature subtle variations inherent to hand-lathed craftsmanship.

Place the tray on an office desk, sideboard top, or bedside cabinet to organise curated books or stationery. Its warm wood tones and classical silhouette add a refined historical layer to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or warping of the spindles. Clean regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to preserve the wood finish.
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