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Antique Silver Toast Rack.
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Antique Silver Toast Rack.

18th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · George James Antiques
This “Antique Silver Toast Rack” found a buyer.

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Splendid Geo.IV silver, seven bar/six division toast rack; of rectangular form resting on four "bun" feet with a lovely floral-scroll carrying loop, and bearing a crest. The heavy weight bears testimony to it's quality, which you can expect from this fine maker.

London. 1825. Benjamin Smith.

Height 11cm

Weight 13 troy oz/404gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Toast Rack to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128747
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2226
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Splendid Geo.
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IV silver, seven bar/six division toast rack; of rectangular form resting on four "bun" feet with a lovely floral-scroll carrying loop, and bearing a crest.
George James Antiques

The heavy weight bears testimony to it's quality, which you can expect from this fine maker.

London. 1825. Benjamin Smith.

Height 11cm

Weight 13 troy oz/404gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Toast Rack to the Georgian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128747
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2226
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
Dealer Profile

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An antique silver toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a central decorative loop handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a central decorative loop handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Toast Rack.

Archive II An antique silver toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a central decorative loop handle. View II
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
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An antique silver toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a central decorative loop handle.
Antique Silver Toast Rack.
Ref: SA1128747
An antique silver toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a central decorative loop handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWire arches, Central loop handle, Scrolled detailing, Raised feet
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Toast racks became popular during the Georgian era and evolved through the Victorian and Edwardian periods as breakfast evolved into an elaborate, multi-course formal meal where keeping freshly made toast crisp was essential.

Traditional pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate over a base metal such as copper or Britannia metal, often using soldered wirework frames and cast decorative elements.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks or maker marks stamped onto the metal, alongside evidence of period manufacturing techniques, natural tarnish patterns, and minor surface wear consistent with age.

These items add historical texture and metallic contrast when displayed on open shelving, sideboards, or used functionally during table settings in contemporary dining spaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove harmful tarnish without damaging the underlying metal or wearing down silver plating.
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