Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
It boasts a good quality front-loading tray with pierced shaped side carrying handles. The walls are constructed with lovely dovetail construction, which is a sign of quality, with lovely golden mellow colour & patination. The oak Butlers’ tray sits on a good quality block shaped oak-folding stand with, secured by three jute straps, which are in excellent condition. The tray and stand are original to each other. The tray has been wax-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface. The hinged bars to the stand are original.
This tray and table are a lovely example of a Butlers’ tray from the mid-Victorian period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed are of a high standard.
The oak Butlers’ tray boasts a golden mellow oak colour, with lovely grain figuration. It has good colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
This oak Butlers’ tray would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway to living or dining room. This item would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique late Victorian butlers’ tray on stand, constructed of solid oak, with a lovely mellow colour, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. 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. The oak Butlers’ tray has been wax-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface. The hinged oak bars to the stand are original and in good working condition. There are no splits to the top either. The wooden tray and stand are both sturdy. This oak butlers’ tray is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 81.2cm / 32” / 2ft 8”
Width = 70.2cm / 27?” / 2ft 3?”
Depth = 48cm / 18?” / 1ft 6?”
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. 62902
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique English Victorian Oak Butlers Drinks Tray Table & Stand (Circa 1870)
