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Early 19th-century Folding Butlers Tray on Stand
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Early 19th-century Folding Butlers Tray on Stand

19th century
Sold 13 October 2025 · Rupert Landen Antiques
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This Butler tray is the ideal height for a coffee table. It is in mahogany and the four sides fold up. The piece is constructed with four panels in a frame with the hinged folding pieces to the outside. The tray lies loose on a folding x-frame with linen straps. C. 1840

st 3735

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Antique Butler Tray Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145035
Dealers Internal Reference
3735
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
This Butler tray is the ideal height for a coffee table. It is in mahogany and the four sides fold up. The piece is constructed with four panels in a frame with the hinged folding pieces to the outside. The tray lies loose on a folding x-frame with linen straps. C. 1840

st 3735

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Antique Butler Tray Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145035
Dealers Internal Ref
3735
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th-century Folding Butlers Tray on Stand

Archive II An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View II
Archive III An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View III
Archive IV An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View IV
Archive V An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View V
Archive VI An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View VI
Archive VII An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View VII
Archive VIII An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View VIII
Archive IX An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View IX
Archive X An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand. View X
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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
Location
Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rupertsantiques
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 172
Items Sold 971
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
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Location: Hartslock Bridleway, Whitchurch on Thames , South Oxfordshire, RG8 7QX, United Kingdom
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An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand.
Early 19th-century folding Butlers Tray on stand
Ref: SA1145035
An oval mahogany butler tray with folding leaves and brass hinges sits atop a collapsible wooden X-frame stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectAccent Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged folding leaves, Cut-out carry handles, Brass strap hinges, X-frame folding stand
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Butler tray tables originated in 18th-century England, designed originally as portable trays used by domestic staff to serve food and drinks, which could be removed from their folding stands for easy storage.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hinges, and folding X-frame stands.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, patination consistent with age, and timber shrinkage cracks rather than modern machine tooling.

This versatile piece functions effectively as a low coffee table in a living room, allowing the historical timber grain to contrast against contemporary upholstery.

Preserve the surface by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture, applying natural beeswax periodically to maintain the timber finish without stripping the patina.
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