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Fine Silver Plated Toast Rack by Elkington 1850
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07687702
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 176 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Date letter L in a diamond: 1850 under the Elkington dating system.
Maker's stamp E & Co: early electroplate production by Elkington.
Graduated wire arches on an oval rim: mid-19th-century tableware form.
Beaded ring handle with scroll cresting: styling from the middle of the century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07687702
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 176 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Date letter L in a diamond: 1850 under the Elkington dating system.
Maker's stamp E & Co: early electroplate production by Elkington.
Graduated wire arches on an oval rim: mid-19th-century tableware form.
Beaded ring handle with scroll cresting: styling from the middle of the century.

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
15cm (5.91")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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.
Fine Silver Plated Toast Rack by Elkington 1850
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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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  • ObjectToast Racks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArched wire dividers, Ball feet, Ring handle, Shield motif
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This Victorian silver-plated toast rack dates from 1850 and is marked for the maker Elkington. The piece exhibits a polished silver colour throughout its metal construction, featuring an oval base supported by four ball feet and six arched wire dividers that create individual slots for toast. A central upright handle rises from the top, decorated with scrollwork at its base and a blank shield cartouche on both sides, terminating in a circular ring at the apex. The surface shows minor signs of age-related wear, while the underside of the base includes stamped maker marks and the date letter. Measuring 15 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, the item weighs approximately 255g. In a modern interior, this functional dining accessory serves as an elegant tableware piece for breakfast service on a kitchen table or dining room sideboard top. It offers practical utility for holding breakfast toast while bringing a touch of traditional English country house style to daily use or formal entertaining.

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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