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Fine Silver Plated Toast Rack by Elkington 1850
David Pickett Antiques
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Fine Silver Plated Toast Rack by Elkington 1850

19th century
Description

This fine silver plated toast rack is made by highly respected maker Elkington and marked with the date letter 'L' for 1850. The piece stands on four ball feet and has an oval base and rounded struts. With a beautiful handle with a blank cartouche to both sides.

In good condition with no plate loss and only minor signs of age related wear.

Weight approx 255g

Height to top of handle approx 15cm

Base measures approx 17cm x 9cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Toast Rack to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA955386
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Description
This fine silver plated toast rack is made by highly respected maker Elkington and marked with the date letter 'L' for 1850. The piece stands on four ball feet and has an oval base and rounded struts. With a beautiful handle with a blank cartouche to both sides.

In good condition with no plate loss and only minor signs of age related wear.

Weight approx 255g

Height to top of handle approx 15cm

Base measures approx 17cm x 9cm

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Toast Rack to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA955386
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A Victorian silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers, ball feet, and a central ring handle with scroll decoration.
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers, ball feet, and a central ring handle with scroll decoration.

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A Victorian silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers, ball feet, and a central ring handle with scroll decoration.
Fine Silver Plated Toast Rack by Elkington 1850
Ref: SA955386
A Victorian silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers, ball feet, and a central ring handle with scroll decoration.
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FAQs

Toast racks were introduced in the late eighteenth century to allow steam to escape from freshly toasted bread, preventing it from becoming soggy during formal table service.

Mid-nineteenth-century toast racks were commonly crafted from sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver, featuring soldered wirework divisions mounted on solid or openwork metal frames.

Authentic Elkington pieces bear maker marks stamped into the metal, typically including the Elkington name or initials alongside date letters and heraldic symbols.

Beyond dining table placement, antique toast racks are frequently repurposed on desks to hold letters and stationery or used on dressing tables to display mail and cards.

Silver-plated items should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that could wear down the silver coating.
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