Late 18th Century Oval Mahogany Butlers Tray On Stand

A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian period, mahogany oval butlers tray of Panelled design, retaining original brass hinges to folding sides with pierced carrying handles, raised on later square leg mahogany stand. During the 18th and 19th centuries a coffee table was not what we regard as a coffee table in the 21st century. Coffee tables back then were always full height, effectively side tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th century onwards. Based on the above there is a variety of different methods to incorporate a coffee table into an interior for people who wish to furnish their properties with genuine antique furniture, whilst still allowing for the practicalities and function which is required in modern times. Therefore as is now normal with by far the majority of these butlers trays which we see, due to the fact they make absolutely perfect coffee tables, this has been removed from its original, tall, folding stand at some point and fitted onto a lower, more practical and sturdy stand constructed from old antique wood. It’s worth noting that generally this means an old broken table...

A Good Quality George III Period Mahogany Wine Table, Having Well Figured Circular Tilting Top With Elegant Reeded Edge, Raised On Turned Central Column Terminating With Elegant Reeded Tripod Legs And Turned Ball Feet. Simple, but effective would be a great way to describe this charming little georgian occasional...

With panelled tray and shaped hinged sides with hand holds on a later base with square section legs. The hinged borders enabled the tray to be stored flat...

An excellent quality George III Period late 18th - early 19th century mahogany oval butlers tray on later custom made base. Having original finish and patina, and original brass hard...