Antique Edwardian Hand-Carved Wooden Serving Tray with Brass Handles, England, 1890s

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Striking antique Victorian–Edwardian serving tray, dating to circa 1890, crafted from solid hardwood and richly hand-carved with elaborate geometric and … Read more Striking antique Victorian–Edwardian serving tray, dating to circa 1890, crafted from solid hardwood and richly hand-carved with elaborate geometric and foliate motifs. The deeply carved central rosette and chip-carved borders reflect the refined craftsmanship typical of the late Victorian period transitioning into the early Edwardian era, with subtle Arts & Crafts and folk-art influences.

The tray retains its original solid brass side handles, beautifully aged with an authentic warm patina. A raised wooden gallery edge and reinforced brass corner mounts emphasize both practicality and quality—characteristic features of high-end Victorian and Edwardian butler and serving trays.

Surface wear, light marks, and tonal variation in the wood are consistent with age and contribute to its historical character. Structurally sound and well preserved, this piece functions equally well as an Edwardian-style serving tray or as a decorative object for a coffee table, bar, or console.

An elegant late-Victorian / early-Edwardian antique tray, ideal for collectors of period interiors, Arts & Crafts décor, or refined 19th-century decorative objects.

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• Period: Circa 1890
• Era: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian
• Material: Solid carved wood, brass handles
• Style: Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts influence
• Condition: Exellent antique condition with original patina and age-appropriate wear
• Use: Serving tray, butler tray, decorative tabletop object See less