Arts & Crafts wooden tray
Antique English,
Impressive serving tray in wood of the Arts & Crafts style, decorated with scrolls and stylised lions; antique English circa 1900.
Condition: a few splits and surface wear
«Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful», is a famous quote which best defines the idea of the Arts & Crafts movement and style. It was said by the English designer William Morris, who was a key figure of the movement.
Size
- Wide
- 36 cm
- Length
- 62 cm
- Height
- 7 cm
How to care
Scratches on solid wood furniture are easily repaired by scratch cover polish. We like the Rustins multi-colour - test on small discreet area first!
How to care
Keep hot, cold and wet cups off highly polished wood surfaces. Water stains are hard to remove - you may need to French polish the entire surface.
How to care
Solid wood furniture will survive many centuries if it is kept dry and regularly oiled, either by a continuous human touch, by polishing or by waxing.
How to care
Most antique furniture is made of well seasoned solid wood, or veneered over a solid wooden core. That is why it can last for centuries, if you keep it dry.