Description
Butler Tray Hinges, Round Ends
Brass Table Hinges
Size
- Width: 1-1/2″
- Open Length: 3″
Butler Tray Hinges with rounded ends are a popular hinge used on many old and new tables. These hinges are specific to tables or trays with folding leaves. Hinges hold leaf in upright 90 degree position or open to support leaf in flat 180 degree position. As each leaf requires 2 hinges they are sold by the pair. When ordering 1 you receive 2 hinges.
Recently butler tray hinges have been used for keyboard trays on computer desks. Hinge allows drawer front to open flat for keyboard, when in use, and fold upright when not in use.
Butler-style coffee tables have four small half-round leaves, one on each side of table top. Each leaf requires two hinges/ one pair. A total of 4 pairs of hinges is necessary to redo an entire table. See picture below.
Additional Type Butler Tray Hinge
- Square End – Butler Tray Hinges
Butler Tray Hinges are brass, made from thick brass extrusions. Ends are rounded. The satin finish has a velvety appearance. They are well made for years of service.
- Spring loaded locking mechanism supports leaf at 90 degrees
- Hinge opens flat to 180 degrees
- Hinge leaf with lock tab should be installed on pivoting leaf of table or desk.
- Steel hinge pins with steel lock tab for added strength
