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A Superb Butlers Tray Possibly by Thomas Chippendale
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A Superb Butlers Tray Possibly by Thomas Chippendale

18th century
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A superb mahogany Butlers Tray on stand possibly by Thomas Chippendale This large, folding side, four panel tray is of very dense Cuban mahogany with a very good colour. The edge has a triple reed, the hinges are tight and the folding stand is believed to be the original. An excellent example in very good condition. 780mm high, 990mm wide and 870mm deep. English. Circa 1763.

An identical tray is illustrated in Christopher Gilbert's 1978 book "The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale" page 276 and listed as part of the contents of The Dumfries House. Indeed it is in the catalogue for the cancelled Dumfires House sale of 2007, lot number 67.

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Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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A superb mahogany Butlers Tray on stand possibly by Thomas Chippendale This large, folding side, four panel tray is of very dense Cuban mahogany with a very good colour.
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The edge has a triple reed, the hinges are tight and the folding stand is believed to be the original.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

An excellent example in very good condition. 780mm high, 990mm wide and 870mm deep. English. Circa 1763.

fig 1. A Superb Butlers Tray Possibly By Thomas Chippendale
fig 1. A Superb Butlers Tray Possibly by Thomas Chippendale

An identical tray is illustrated in Christopher Gilbert's 1978 book "The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale" page 276 and listed as part of the contents of The Dumfries House. Indeed it is in the catalogue for the cancelled Dumfires House sale of 2007, lot number 67.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA987597
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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