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Butler's Tray on Stand
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Butler's Tray on Stand

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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Description

A good quality mahogany, Victorian period butler''s tray on stand. The rectangular shaped tray having cut out hand holes on the long sides and dove tail joints. The tray retains the original mahogany folding stand and the whole is in excellent condition.

Maximum height to top of tray gallery when the tray is on the stand is 90cm.

The height of the stand is 80cm

Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Butler Tray to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119668
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Description
A good quality mahogany, Victorian period butler''s tray on stand. The rectangular shaped tray having cut out hand holes on the long sides and dove tail joints. The tray retains the original mahogany folding stand and the whole is in excellent condition.

Maximum height to top of tray gallery when the tray is on the stand is 90cm.

The height of the stand is 80cm

Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Butler Tray to the Victorian era.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119668
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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A rectangular wooden butlers tray with raised sides and cutout handles resting upon a folding X-frame wooden stand outdoors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden butlers tray with raised sides and cutout handles resting upon a folding X-frame wooden stand outdoors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
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9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
Verified Since Dec 2010
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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A rectangular wooden butlers tray with raised sides and cutout handles resting upon a folding X-frame wooden stand outdoors.
Butler's tray on stand
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A rectangular wooden butlers tray with raised sides and cutout handles resting upon a folding X-frame wooden stand outdoors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRaised gallery edges, Cutout carrying handles, X-frame folding stand, Cross-stretcher base
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Butlers trays originated in the 18th century as portable serving trays used by domestic staff to transport food and drink from the kitchen to entertaining rooms, supported by a folding X-frame stand for convenience and compact storage.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring dovetail joints on the tray corners and pegged or hinged folding stands designed for stability and portability.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, patina, hand-cut joinery, and tool marks. Older pieces exhibit natural wear patterns, shrinkage cracks in the wood, and traditional fasteners rather than modern machine-made screws.

This versatile piece functions effectively as an occasional side table, a bar cart surface for glassware and decanters, or a display stand for books and decorative objects in a living room or study.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and cracking. Apply natural beeswax periodically to nourish the surface and preserve the historic finish without using silicone-based polishes.
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