Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
• Item: Butlers’ Tray
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Early Victorian
• Provenance: England
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Single plank tray (sign of quality)
• No ring / water marks to tray top surface
• Pierced side carrying handles
• Side loading
• Original webbing to hinged stand
• Lovely mellow colour
• Excellent polish finish & patination
• Stunning quality
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique early Victorian mahogany butlers’ tray on stand, with a single-plank top, circa 1860, in excellent condition. This type of tray was used both on grand tours and campaigns, but also in wealthy houses for serving drinks. It boasts a top-quality front-loading tray with pierced shaped side carrying handles. As it is constructed with a single plank of top quality mahogany with a dovetail construction, this is a sign of superior quality, with a stunning colour & patination. The base is constructed of a single mahogany plank (another sign of quality). The tray sits on a good quality block shaped mahogany-folding stand with a connecting ring-turned stretcher for additional strength. The tray and stand are original to each other. The tray has been French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface. The hessian webbing has been renewed on the stand to ensure it is sturdy and fit for purpose.
Condition Report:
This Victorian mahogany butlers’ tray and stand are in excellent condition. The tray and stand are original to each other. The tray has been French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface. The hessian webbing has been renewed on the stand to ensure it is sturdy and fit for purpose. There are nominal old use marks to the leading edges and top but nothing significant considering the age of the item and years of use. There are no splits to the top either. The wooden tray and stand are both sturdy. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height (including tray walls) = 85.6cm or 33¾” or 2ft 9¾”
Tray Width = 75.9cm or 29?” or 2ft 5?”
Tray Depth = 50cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”
Stand Width (Open) = 60cm or 23?” or 1ft 11?”
Stand Depth = 45.8cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian 19th Century Mahogany Butlers Drinks Tray Table & Stand (Circa 1860)
