Antique English Victorian Mahogany Butlers Drinks Tray Stand / Coffee Table (Circa 1840)

 

Summary:

• Item: Victorian Butler’s Tray Table
• Circa: 1840
• Period: Early Victorian
• Provenance: England
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Ideal as a Drinks Tray / Coffee Table
• Width (Walls Horizontal) = 79.5cm / 31¼” / 2ft 7¼”
• Shaped walls
• Pierced side carrying handles
• Separate associated base
• Moulded legs
• “H” bar stretcher for additional strength
• Stunning figured mahogany panelled top
• Lovely rich mahogany colour
• No ring / water marks to tray top surface
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English early Victorian butler’s tray table, with shaped walls, constructed of solid mahogany, boasting a lovely rich colour, circa 1840, ideal for use a coffee table / drinks table, in excellent original condition.  Trays similar to this butlers’ tray were originally used both on grand tours and campaigns, but also in wealthy houses for serving drinks.  This Victorian butler’s tray table would be ideal for use in the living room but also as an occasional table in the hallway.  It boasts a large rectangular tray with finely shaped walls, incorporating pierced carrying handles and constructed with hand-dovetailed joints.  The mahogany tray separates from the associated base.  The mahogany base is constructed with four moulded legs, united by a “H” stretcher for additional strength.  The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed are of a high standard.

The Victorian butler’s tray table tray has been cleaned and French-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop.  There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface.  This tray and table are a lovely example of a Butlers’ tray design which was originated in the Georgian period.

The Victorian butler’s tray table boasts a rich mahogany, with a lovely grain figuration.  This has been achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.  This truly is a very beautiful Victorian butler’s tray table with quality construction.

This Victorian butler’s tray table would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room, hallway or dining room.  This coffee table would certainly grace either a traditional or contemporary home and is a great investment, as it’s extremely functional.  So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English early Victorian butler’s tray table, with shaped walls, constructed of solid mahogany, boasting a lovely rich colour, circa 1840, ideal for use a coffee table / drinks table, in excellent original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and top but nothing significant considering the age of the item and years of use.  The Victorian butler’s tray table tray has been cleaned and French-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop.  There are no ring / water marks on the tray top surface.  There are no splits to the tray either.  The associated base is also in excellent sturdy condition.  This Victorian butler’s tray table is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions 

Dimensions – Assembled:
Height = 56cm / 22” / 1ft 10”
Width = 79.5cm / 31¼” / 2ft 7¼”
Depth = 56.5cm / 22¼” / 1ft 10¼”

Dimensions – Stand:
Height = 46.3cm / 18¼” / 1ft 6¼”
Width = 79.5cm / 31¼” / 2ft 7¼”
Depth = 56.5cm / 22¼” / 1ft 10¼”

Dimensions – Tray:
Height = 11cm / 4⅜”
Width = 77.3cm / 30⅜” / 2ft 6⅜”
Depth = 54.5cm / 21½”

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