A deep, detachable tray, often with folding sides usually made of wood, with finger slots, that rests on an X-shaped support. Invented during the 18th century, butler's trays continued to be made until comparatively recent times until, that is, people no longer went 'into service'. Now popular, because they take up only minimal storage space when 'put away'. However when looking at a potential purchase check firstly that the folding support is old, and secondly that it belongs to the tray with which it is presented.
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A Butler's tray top table, Australian cedar, 19th century 86 cm high, 76 cm wide, 44 cm deep
A butler's table, Tasmanian blackwood, 19th century, 79 cm high, 94 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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