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Antique Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack – Sheffield 1918 by Roberts & Belk
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Antique Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack – Sheffield 1918 by Roberts & Belk

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful sterling silver novelty wishbone toast rack, hallmarked Sheffield 1918 and made by Roberts & Belk.

Toast racks like this became popular in Georgian and Victorian Britain to help keep toast crisp by allowing air to circulate between slices.

The five bars are modelled as stylized wishbones — a whimsical and rare design choice that elevates a traditional object into a conversation piece.

Set on ball feet with a simple loop handle, the rack is both elegant and practical.

Dimensions: 11.3 cm long x 5.3 cm wide, 7.5 cm high

Gross Weight: 73.5 grams (2.36 ozt)

Condition: Excellent, with minor surface tarnishing and gentle handling wear.

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Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Toast Rack to the 1910s.

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A delightful sterling silver novelty wishbone toast rack, hallmarked Sheffield 1918 and made by Roberts & Belk.
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Toast racks like this became popular in Georgian and Victorian Britain to help keep toast crisp by allowing air to circulate between slices.
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fig 1. An antique sterling silver four-slot toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped dividers, a central loop handle, and ball feet.
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack – Sheffield 1918 by Roberts & Belk

The five bars are modelled as stylized wishbones — a whimsical and rare design choice that elevates a traditional object into a conversation piece.

Set on ball feet with a simple loop handle, the rack is both elegant and practical.

Dimensions: 11.3 cm long x 5.3 cm wide, 7.5 cm high

Gross Weight: 73.5 grams (2.36 ozt)

Condition: Excellent, with minor surface tarnishing and gentle handling wear.

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Toast Rack to the 1910s.

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Archive I An antique sterling silver four-slot toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped dividers, a central loop handle, and ball feet.

Antique Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack – Sheffield 1918 by Roberts & Belk

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Archive IX An antique sterling silver four-slot toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped dividers, a central loop handle, and ball feet. View IX
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An antique sterling silver four-slot toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped dividers, a central loop handle, and ball feet.
Antique Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack – Sheffield 1918 by Roberts & Belk
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An antique sterling silver four-slot toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped dividers, a central loop handle, and ball feet.
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First appearing in the late 18th century, toast racks were created to keep toasted bread upright, allowing steam to escape so slices remained crisp during breakfast service. Over the 19th and early 20th centuries, silversmiths designed these functional items in various decorative forms, including arch, gothic, and novelty shapes like wishbones.

High-quality antique toast racks were typically constructed from solid sterling silver or silver plate. The individual vertical dividers were hand-soldered to a wirework or cast base frame, which was supported by feet such as spherical, bracket, or button style, and topped with a loop handle for carrying.

Authentic British sterling silver features a complete set of hallmarks struck into the metal. These include the town mark (such as a crown for Sheffield or anchor for Birmingham), the lion passant for sterling purity, a date letter, and a makers mark indicating the workshop.

Beyond breakfast table settings, antique toast racks are often repurposed on desks or sideboards to hold letters, stationery, or business cards. They can also be integrated into dining vignettes on a dresser, sideboard, or bar cart as decorative hollowware.

Clean sterling silver using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive pads that could scratch the finish. Hand washing with mild soapy water and drying thoroughly after use prevents tarnishing and retains the original patina.
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