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A pair of Victorian carved oak folding tray stands circa 1880
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- mahogany and oak
- 97cm. high, 81cm. wide, 54.5cm. deep; 3ft. 2¼in., 2ft. 8in., 2ft. 9½in. and 93cm. high, 91cm. wide, 55cm. deep; 3ft. ¾in., 2ft. 11¾in., 1ft. 9¾in.
each with an associated brass mounted mahogany butler's tray, both trays with pierced carrying handles and variations
(4)
(4)
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 2, 1913, p.112, in the Serving Room; Mahogany Butler's Tray and 2 Stands.;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.47, in the Serving Room; A 20” square antique mahogany Butler’s Tray and oak folding stand.
£9-5-0.
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.47, in the Serving Room; A 20” square antique mahogany Butler’s Tray and oak folding stand.
£9-5-0.
Condition
Much wears to trays from use and with stains. Would benefit from re-polishing. The carved stands with are from age and use.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."