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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack - 1898
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack - 1898

19th century
Description

An Unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack with an oval frame raised on four spherical feet. The divisions are modelled as a series of stylised wishbones, giving the piece a distinctive novelty design. The taller central wishbone arrangement forms an integral handle for carrying the rack. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1898.

* Its good-luck motif adds a subtle layer of symbolism to the traditional toast rack form!

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Width: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Silver weight: 59g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Wishbone Toast Rack to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09713243
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 128 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Date letter y on the rim: 1898.
Anchor mark alongside: Birmingham assay office.
Lion passant stamp: sterling silver standard.
Soft darkening in the wire recesses: natural aged silver patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244749
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53465
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Description
An Unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack with an oval frame raised on four spherical feet.
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The divisions are modelled as a series of stylised wishbones, giving the piece a distinctive novelty design.
Kingsdown Antiques

The taller central wishbone arrangement forms an integral handle for carrying the rack. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1898.

fig 1. A late Victorian sterling silver toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped wire dividers resting on small ball feet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack - 1898

Its good-luck motif adds a subtle layer of symbolism to the traditional toast rack form!

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Width: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Silver weight: 59g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Wishbone Toast Rack to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09713243
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 128 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Date letter y on the rim: 1898.
Anchor mark alongside: Birmingham assay office.
Lion passant stamp: sterling silver standard.
Soft darkening in the wire recesses: natural aged silver patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244749
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53465
Kingsdown Antiques
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Archive I A late Victorian sterling silver toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped wire dividers resting on small ball feet.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack - 1898

Archive II A late Victorian sterling silver toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped wire dividers resting on small ball feet. View II
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A late Victorian sterling silver toast rack featuring wishbone-shaped wire dividers resting on small ball feet.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack - 1898
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectToast Racks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWishbone dividers, Ball feet, Wirework frame
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This unusual Victorian sterling silver toast rack dates from 1898 and carries hallmarks for Birmingham. The piece is formed from an oval wirework frame raised on four spherical ball feet, supporting a series of stylised wishbone-shaped dividers. The taller central wishbone arrangement acts as an integral handle for carrying the rack. The silver exhibits a bright silver colour with light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. Measuring 9 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, this compact silver accessory sits neatly upon a dining table, breakfast tray, or sideboard top. It functions practically to hold slices of toast at breakfast or afternoon tea, while serving as a decorative table object with its good-luck symbolism and novelty design.

FAQs

Toast racks became prominent in 19th-century Britain to keep sliced toast crisp by allowing steam to escape, with novelty wirework designs such as wishbones becoming popular in the late Victorian era.

Most antique toast racks were crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing wirework dividers soldered to a rectangular or oval base frame supported by cast ball or bun feet.

Authentic items feature official British hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a city assay mark, a date letter, and maker initials.

In contemporary decor, toast racks can be placed on a desk or sideboard to serve as functional letter holders, stationery organisers, or napkin displays.

Silver pieces should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth and specialist silver polish to clear tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive pads that can erode hallmarks and joints.
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