Marked Butler Tray on Stand in Mahogany -- 19th Century

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A well-crafted 19th-century English butler’s tray on folding stand in solid mahogany, this piece is suitable as a butler’s tray, … Read more A well-crafted 19th-century English butler’s tray on folding stand in solid mahogany, this piece is suitable as a butler’s tray, bar table, serving piece, or decorative accent.

The tray is constructed with mitered dovetailed corners and features shaped handholds hand cut directly into the sides. The original folding X-form stand is made from a darker, denser mahogany with subtle purple undertones, providing visual contrast to the tray and excellent stability when open. It is also stamped “H. Harrison” on both stretchers. The stand folds smoothly for storage.

The piece has undergone a professional restoration, and the surface was refinished with a high quality polymerized tung oil, producing a durable, low-sheen finish appropriate for both functional use and period character.

A custom removable mirror was added more recently. Since it is not original, it is resting on baize pads without adhesive to allow the next owner to present fully as made in the 19th century.

Tray: 25.5" W × 18.5" D × 3.5" H
Overall height on stand: 33" H See less