Early 20th Century Oak Serving Trolley with Galleried Tiers

£475Subject to availability

Serving TrolleyStock No. FLVN-YQWS

Description

This antique serving trolley presents a clean-lined, utilitarian aesthetic that bridges the gap between Edwardian tradition and early modernism. The most eye-catching feature is the dual-tiered design, both of which are finished with a subtle raised gallery edge to ensure the safe transport of glassware and tea services across a room.

Constructed for mobility and strength, the trolley features four square-section uprights that terminate in a slight outward flare at the base. Functionally, it is equipped with a second lower shelf for additional storage and original 360-degree swivelling castors, allowing for effortless movement in tight domestic spaces.

The oak exhibits a deep, uniform dark-brown finish that accentuates the dense, straight grain typical of the period. The minimalist hardware is limited to the original brass castor housings, which provide a delicate metallic contrast to the substantial darkened timber of the frame.

Details

Type: Serving Trolley / Hostess Cart

Period: Edwardian / Interwar

Date: Circa 1920

Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Attributed)

Materials: Oak, Brass, Rubber

Condition: Good; consistent with age and use

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 30 in. (76 cm)

Width: 26.5 in. (67.5 cm)

Depth: 16 in. (40.5 cm)

Condition Summary

The trolley is in very good structural condition with no looseness to the frame or tiers. The castors move freely and the surfaces are well-preserved. The piece exhibits a natural patina with minor surface wear consistent with age and domestic use, including very faint ring marks to the upper shelf that are only visible in specific lighting.

Antique and vintage pieces are sold with age-related wear, surface variation, and signs of prior use that form part of their character. Descriptions, dating, origin, and attribution are offered in good faith based on the information available at the time of listing and may include reasonable opinion where definitive documentation is not available. Dimensions are approximate, colours can vary between screens, and further photographs or condition notes can be provided on request before purchase.

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