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Rare Victorian Silver Plated Rifle Toast Rack Registered Design 1871 Thomas Campion & Sons
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Rare Victorian Silver Plated Rifle Toast Rack Registered Design 1871 Thomas Campion & Sons

19th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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An unusual, superb quality Victorian silver plated six slice toast rack formed from crossed rifles, very finely cast and each stamped also with the number 1871 just above the trigger. The handle is formed as a wreath. Stamped with a registration design lozenge dating the piece to October 1871 and the maker's mark for Thomas Campion & Sons of Sheffield. It is thought to been made in commemoration of the end of the Franco-Prussian (German) war.

It measures 15.5cm (6 1/8") high, 17cm (6 5/8") long and 10cm (3 7/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents, distortions or repairs. It stands well and there is minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Plated Toast Rack to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183874
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1914
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Description
An unusual, superb quality Victorian silver plated six slice toast rack formed from crossed rifles, very finely cast and each stamped also with the number 1871 just above the trigger. The handle is formed as a wreath.
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Stamped with a registration design lozenge dating the piece to October 1871 and the maker's mark for Thomas Campion & Sons of Sheffield.
The Fancy Fox

It is thought to been made in commemoration of the end of the Franco-Prussian (German) war.

It measures 15.5cm (6 1/8") high, 17cm (6 5/8") long and 10cm (3 7/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents, distortions or repairs. It stands well and there is minimal handling wear.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Plated Toast Rack to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183874
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1914
The Fancy Fox
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Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Silver Plated Rifle Toast Rack Registered Design 1871 Thomas Campion & Sons

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View II
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Archive VII A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View VII
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Archive IX A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View IX
Archive X A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View X
Archive XI A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet. View XIII
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet.
Rare Victorian Silver Plated Rifle Toast Rack Registered Design 1871 Thomas Campion & Sons
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty toast rack designed with miniature rifles arranged as dividers and a central laurel wreath handle, raised on four ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Silver Plate, Base Metal]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMiniature rifles, Laurel wreath handle, Ball feet, Open framework base
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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Victorian novelty toast racks were functional dining table accessories fashioned into imaginative, thematic shapes, reflecting the eras fascination with detailed ornamentation and figural design.

These pieces typically utilised a base metal such as Britannia metal, nickel silver, or copper, which was then coated with a layer of silver using traditional electroplating techniques developed during the mid-19th century.

Authentic pieces often feature period manufacturer marks, registration diamond lozenges indicating the exact date of design registration, and natural wear patterns where the underlying base metal subtly shows through the silver plating.

This piece can be styled as a distinctive tabletop decorative object, utilised on a sideboard display, or repurposed to hold letters and correspondence in a study or library setting.

Antique silver plate should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive, specialised silver cloth or mild silver polish to avoid removing the remaining thin layer of precious metal plating.
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