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Matching Pair of Mappin and Webb Silver Toast Racks
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Matching Pair of Mappin and Webb Silver Toast Racks

1920 - 1940
Description

A matching pair of solid silver toast racks in mint condition by highly regarded maker and retailers Mappin & Webb, both hallmarked Sheffield 1935. Each solid silver rack in art deco style with simple angular lines, fan shaped tabs to either side of each forming carrying handles and four divisions to hold the toast. Each bears the makers mark for Mappin & Webb Ltd along with clear matching hallmarks. Superb quality and both presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Each measures 4.5" wide at the carrying handles x 2" deep x 2" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Toast Rack Pair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208016
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42347
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Description
A matching pair of solid silver toast racks in mint condition by highly regarded maker and retailers Mappin & Webb, both hallmarked Sheffield 1935.
Each solid silver rack in art deco style with simple angular lines, fan shaped tabs to either side of each forming carrying handles and four divisions to hold the toast.
Sturmans Antiques

Each bears the makers mark for Mappin & Webb Ltd along with clear matching hallmarks. Superb quality and both presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Each measures 4.5" wide at the carrying handles x 2" deep x 2" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Toast Rack Pair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208016
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42347
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A matching pair of silver six-slice toast racks made by Mappin and Webb with geometric handles and stamped hallmarks.
Matching Pair of Mappin and Webb Silver Toast Racks
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A matching pair of silver six-slice toast racks made by Mappin and Webb with geometric handles and stamped hallmarks.
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Silver toast racks originated in late 18th-century Britain to keep toasted bread crisp by allowing steam to escape rather than condensing on a flat plate. They quickly evolved into essential elements of elaborate silver breakfast services throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Antique toast racks were primarily constructed from solid sterling silver or silver-plated base metals such as Sheffield plate and nickel silver. They feature wire or cast bar dividers soldered onto solid bases with integral handles and small feet.

Authentic Mappin and Webb items feature clear stamped makers marks, including MAPPIN & WEBB or their specific sponsor mark, along with official British assay office hallmarks that indicate the metal purity, city of origin, and date letter.

Silver toast racks can be used conventionally for breakfast table settings or repurposed on writing desks to organise letters, postcards, and stationery. Their structured, geometric frames also allow them to serve as display stands for small artworks or photographs.

Silver tableware should be cleaned with specialised non-abrasive silver polish and soft cotton cloths to remove tarnish without scratching the surface. Regular gentle washing in warm, soapy water followed by thorough drying helps maintain the finish and prevents oxidisation.
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