The last few months I've been on the hunt for some Butler Tray Tables to use in our master bedroom. I finally found one yesterday at a thrift store for $25. It isn't pretty but it has good bones so we struck a deal for $15 and off I went with my not so pretty table, confident that it would be beautiful with a little elbow grease and time.
Last night I tried finding similar tables online so that we might have a closely matched set for the bedroom. However, after a little research the closest tables I can find are Regency Mahogany Butlers Tables that far exceed my desired budget for bedroom night stands.
Here are the approximate measurements:
19" tall with the sides down
22.5" tall with the sides up
21.5" wide with the sides up
29.5" wide with the sides down
30 3/4" deep with the sides up
39.5" deep with the sides down
The hinges are brass and the screws are metal. It is fixed to a X stand and there are no identification markings anywhere on the table.
I would greatly appreciate some opinions and advice from people with knowledge on antique furniture. Do you think this is a Regency Mahogany Butler's Tray Table and if so how would go about restoring it without damaging it or reducing it's value?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.