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A Fabulous Large Georgian Silver Toast Rack by a Female Silversmith
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A Fabulous Large Georgian Silver Toast Rack by a Female Silversmith

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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An outstanding silver toast rack dating from the Georgian Regency period and made by a sought after female silversmith. This handsome example would grace any tea table, being suitable for six large slices. It is of arched form and wire work construction, with four pad feet and a handsome armorial to the circular handle. A substantial, superior example both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£75.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Date :- London 1810.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Mary Troby

Width :- 12 cms.

Length :- 15.5 cms.

Height :- 13 cms. (to top of handle).

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Toast Rack to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227168
Dealers Internal Reference
13524
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Description
An outstanding silver toast rack dating from the Georgian Regency period and made by a sought after female silversmith. This handsome example would grace any tea table, being suitable for six large slices.
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It is of arched form and wire work construction, with four pad feet and a handsome armorial to the circular handle.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A substantial, superior example both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver toast rack featuring seven wire arches, a central ring handle, and four small feet.
fig 1. A Fabulous Large Georgian Silver Toast Rack by a Female Silversmith

Postage and Packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£75.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Date :- London 1810.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Mary Troby

Width :- 12 cms.

Length :- 15.5 cms.

Height :- 13 cms. (to top of handle).

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Toast Rack to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227168
Dealers Internal Ref
13524
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver toast rack featuring seven wire arches, a central ring handle, and four small feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fabulous Large Georgian Silver Toast Rack by a Female Silversmith

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A Georgian sterling silver toast rack featuring seven wire arches, a central ring handle, and four small feet.
A fabulous large Georgian silver toast rack by a female silversmith
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A Georgian sterling silver toast rack featuring seven wire arches, a central ring handle, and four small feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectToast Rack
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArched wire divisions, Central ring handle, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Regency period sterling silver toast rack is a substantial Georgian example made in London by Mary Troby. The piece has an arched wirework construction with seven vertical divisions accommodating six slices, set upon four pad feet and topped by a circular handle featuring a visible armorial decoration. It presents a polished silver finish with clear, readable hallmarks and minor natural tarnish reflecting its age. The dimensions are 13 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 15.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical and collectable item suits placement on a dining table or sideboard top during breakfast service or afternoon tea. It provides a functional serving accessory for holding toast while bringing traditional English country house character to table settings. The durable sterling silver construction ensures it remains suitable for regular household use alongside other vintage tableware.

FAQs

Originating in the late 18th century during the Georgian period, silver toast racks were designed to keep toasted bread crisp by allowing steam to escape, becoming a staple of formal English breakfast services.

Georgian toast racks were typically constructed from sterling silver or Sheffield plate, featuring hand-soldered wirework divisions, cast feet, and a central carry ring or handle.

Authentic Georgian silver pieces feature a full set of British hallmarks, including the town mark, silver purity mark, monarch duty mark, date letter, and maker mark.

Beyond serving breakfast, antique toast racks are frequently repurposed in modern homes on desks or sideboards as elegant letter holders, napkin stands, or display racks for stationery.

Gently clean with a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the wirework or wear down delicate hallmarking.
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