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Unusual Antique Silver-plated Toast Rack – Circa 1890
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Unusual Antique Silver-plated Toast Rack – Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

An Unusual Antique Silver-Plated Toast Rack with China plaque to the base that’s decorated in the Imari style. This antique Victorian toast rack stands on four bun feet, has a central carrying handle and has space for six slices of toast.

*The idea behind the China base was less crumbs of the table top!

Measurements:

Height: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 515g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099659
Dealers Internal Reference
P51097
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An Unusual Antique Silver-Plated Toast Rack with China plaque to the base that’s decorated in the Imari style.
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This antique Victorian toast rack stands on four bun feet, has a central carrying handle and has space for six slices of toast.
Kingsdown Antiques

The idea behind the China base was less crumbs of the table top!

Measurements:

Height: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 515g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099659
Dealers Internal Ref
P51097
Kingsdown Antiques
Kingsdown Antiques
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An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Antique Silver-plated Toast Rack – Circa 1890

Archive II An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet. View II
Archive III An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet. View III
Archive IV An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet. View IV
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An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet.
Unusual Antique Silver-Plated Toast Rack – circa 1890
Ref: SA1099659
An antique silver-plated toast rack featuring arched wire dividers and a patterned ceramic base with floral motifs, supported on four small feet.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Ceramic
  • ColourSilver and Multicolour
  • MotifsArched wire dividers, Floral ceramic base, Loop handle, Bun feet
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

Toast racks emerged during the 18th century and became staple accessories on Victorian breakfast tables, designed specifically to keep toast crisp by allowing air circulation between the slices.

Traditional toast racks from this era were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver-plated base metals over copper or brass, frequently incorporating ceramic, porcelain, or glass bases for decorative appeal and ease of cleaning.

Authenticity is typically verified through makers marks, hallmarks or EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) stamps on the base, alongside signs of genuine wear, patination, and traditional hand-soldered construction methods.

Such decorative pieces can be repurposed on open kitchen shelving, used as a letter or napkin holder on a desk, or integrated into a dining room tablescape to introduce historic character and metallic texture.

Silver plate should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the delicate plating and ruin the underlying metal.
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