Circa 18th century rare folding campaign table or butler tray stand with shelf, solid walnut.
Folding stand - unique folding lower shelf with blacksmith made latch to stabilize, finely turned folding legs and stretchers open to hold butler tray (this is very probably a campaign desk base indicated by the tray).
29” serving height, 32” tall with tray, 27” long, 20” wide.
Butler tray – 18th century tray, single board bottom, finely dovetailed gallery, unusual four raised open handles, blocked corners, shows age shrinkage/repair on serving serface.
27.5” long, 19.5” deep, 3.5” tall.
included coffee table stand – mid 1900 custom-made for tray, square molded legs, bracketed skirt.
28” long, 20” deep, 17” tall.
Condition – excellent original finish, solid, original stretcher tray, serving tray shows typical age shrinkage/crack with old partial repair. 611h
- This is a rare highest quality service item and great for the historical purpose as a campaign butler or serving butler by the dining table. A rare example with stretcher tray.

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