Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Item: Butlers’ Tray
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: Italy
• Wood: Olive wood
• Sorrento ware
• Intricate satinwood and burr yew wood inlay
• Detachable tray
• Shaped gallery
• Chessboard to one side
• Landscape scene to other side
• Stunning inlay work
• Olive wood carrying handles
• Removable tray pegs
• Ring turned folding base
• Completely original
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
This style of tray and level of inlay detail, would suggest that is originates from Italy.
To the perimeter of the tray, is a shaped gallery, with removable turned pegs, which secures the tray to the stand. The stand features a chessboard to one side, which incorporates satinwood and burr yew wood squares and satinwood string inlay. The chessboard side is flanked by fabulous small delicate floral inlay, which is constructed of satinwood, boxwood and olive wood. If you turn the tray over, there is a landscape scene featuring a flight of swallows perched on a tree in mid flower, with two more in mid flight. The quality of craftsmanship and inlay and which has created this scene is outstanding and rarely seen. A burr yew section borders the natural scene with several further satinwood string inlay borders near the edge of the tray. To either side of the tray are hinged olive wood handles. The tray sits and is secured to a ring turned olive wood folding base with connecting stretchers. A cotton strap at the top of the stand stops the base collapsing. The stand retains its original brass pins and wing nuts.
This tray and table is a truly classic example of Italian Sorrento ware from the Victorian period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition but also completely original.
Condition Report:
It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition but also is also completely original. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed in this piece makes it a stunning wooden work of art. Importantly, the inlay on both sides of the table is all original, complete and intact. There are no splits to the top either. There are nominal old use marks to the leading edges and French polish but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 77.5cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Width = 63.5cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Depth = 41cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £60. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain a shipping quote. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Victorian Olive Wood Butlers Tray & Chess Board (Circa 1860)
