Antique Victorian Mahogany Butlers Gallery Serving Tray Fret Handles with Stand

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Seller: broxbourne1 ✉️ (975) 100%, Location: Diss, Norfolk, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 172687160950 Antique Victorian Mahogany Butlers Gallery Serving Tray Fret Handles with Stand.

A superb example of a substantial, rectangular butler’s tray over a century or more old with a raised gallery and fret handles on each side which sits on its original folding wooden stand. This type of top-of-the-range serving accessory would have once been used by a servant or butler in a mansion of a moneyed family in the 19th century or possibly in a smart restaurant or luxury hotel. It has a beautiful, rich mahogany finish and is highly polished – although I suspect it has been relatively recently restored to this state. The folding stand is authentic with a thin chain which ensures it opens to the exact width to fit the tray on top and keep the whole thing steady. This is not only an antique item with a practical application which will add a real touch of class to any occasion, but one which is highly decorative when not in use and could be used as a side or lamp table. This piece was obviously an expensive purchase when new and could only be afforded by a wealthy household.

 

The tray appears to have been re-polished and therefore is in very good condition with some minor wear in just a few places. The stand is in its original state and therefore has the minor scratches, bumps and marks you’d expect in an authentic antique item with the brass chain somewhat tarnished with age – the original bolt at the cross joint on one side has been replaced with an inappropriate modern chrome bolt and so you might want to buy a pair of matching brass bolts to use on both sides. Please view all the photos as they form a major part of the item description and if you require additional photos or further information please ask BEFORE making a purchase. The tray measures approx. 67cm x 46.5cm and the gallery is 14cm high; when fully opened the stand is approx 80cm tall.

Will be sent via courier, but collection from south Norfolk (about 10 mins drive east of Diss off A143) is also offered as an alternative. The courier charge quoted is for buyers who live in mainland England, Wales and the Scottish Lowlands. If you live outside those areas please note that we will have to pass on the higher charges made by our courier to deliver to you – PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A REVISED SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU MAKE A PURCHASE.

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  • Condition: The tray appears to have been re-polished and therefore is in very good condition with some minor wear in just a few places. The stand is in its original state and therefore has the minor scratches, bumps and marks you’d expect in an authentic antique item with the brass chain somewhat tarnished with age – the original bolt at the cross joint on one side has been replaced with an inappropriate modern chrome bolt and so you might want to buy a pair of matching brass bolts to use on both sides. Please view all the photos as they form a major part of the item description and if you require additional photos or further information please ask BEFORE making a purchase.
  • Product: Tray
  • Product Sub-Type: Butler's Tray on Stand
  • Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
  • Sub-Type: Mahogany
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Style/ Period: Victorian
  • Original/Repro: Original

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