{"product_id":"edwardian-style-oval-inlaid-wood-butlers-tray-with-brass-tone-handles-24-5","title":"Edwardian Style Oval Inlaid Wood Butler's Tray, 24.5 in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large oval butler's serving tray in warm, mahogany-colored wood with a raised gallery rim. The central field is framed by an oval band of light crossbanded inlay that follows the shape of the tray. Two shaped brass-tone handles are set into the gallery at each end. The wood shows an attractive figured grain, and the finish has a warm reddish-brown tone. It works as a serving tray for drinks or tea, or as a display tray on an ottoman, sideboard or coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval galleried trays with banded inlay and brass handles were popular in English homes in the late Victorian and Edwardian years, and the form has been made many times since. This tray is unmarked, and its exact age and maker are not known. The base is a separate wood panel held by round-head screws around its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with a short, stable crack in the gallery rim beside one handle, where the rim meets the handle post. There are scattered scratches, a few small dark marks on the surface, light rubbing and small nicks along the rim, and patina with a few small green spots on the handles. Both handles are present and attached. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray measures 24.5 x 14.5 x 2.3 inches (L x W x H), or about 62.2 x 36.8 x 5.8 cm. It weighs 4 lb 2.7 oz (about 1.89 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60860032483614,"sku":"BA-1685","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-05at09.06.17_1.jpg?v=1793888063","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/edwardian-style-oval-inlaid-wood-butlers-tray-with-brass-tone-handles-24-5","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}