About this product
This elegant little tray was almost certainly originally purposed as a letter tray. In simple terms that means that when the post was delivered, one of the staff would use this tray to collect it from the front door and transport it to the study of the owner of the house.
For something with such a relatively simple original purpose, this tray is really quite beautiful. It is constructed from very good quality rosewood which is highly figured and retains a wonderful colour and patina.
Talking of purpose it seems the perfect size for not just its original purpose, but also for perhaps serving a couple of drinks or an elaborate way of serving one’s tea or coffee in bed of a morning. It would also serve a purpose as just a very elegant, different object, or piece of art in a room that is attractive visually.