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Victorian Silver Plated Expanding Toast Rack
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Victorian Silver Plated Expanding Toast Rack

19th century
Sold 8 May 2026 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

A very well made late Victorian silver plated expanding toast rack with 6 looped style divisions and a central looped carrying handle. Supported on 5 bun style feet. Very good original silver plated condition.

Maker: English

Height shown excludes handle.

Width closed: 6.3cm (2.5")

Width fully expanded: 30.4cm (12")

Weight: 372g

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Toast Rack to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180519
Dealers Internal Reference
STR-P71291
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Description
A very well made late Victorian silver plated expanding toast rack with 6 looped style divisions and a central looped carrying handle. Supported on 5 bun style feet. Very good original silver plated condition.

Maker: English

Height shown excludes handle.

Width closed: 6.3cm (2.5")

Width fully expanded: 30.4cm (12")

Weight: 372g

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Toast Rack to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180519
Dealers Internal Ref
STR-P71291
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated expanding toast rack with a scissor mechanism and arched dividers.
Victorian Silver Plated Expanding Toast Rack
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A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated expanding toast rack with a scissor mechanism and arched dividers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsExpanding scissor action, Arched wire dividers, Central loop handle, Ball feet
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Expanding toast racks became popular during the Victorian era as formal breakfast dining evolved, allowing hosts to adjust the capacity of the rack depending on the number of guests or slices served.

These items were typically crafted using a base metal such as brass, copper, or Britannia metal, which was then coated in a layer of silver using electroplating techniques developed in the 19th century.

Authentic pieces often feature period specific maker marks, traditional solder joints, wear patterns consistent with age, and scissor action or lazy-tongs mechanisms typical of 19th-century mechanical metalwork.

This piece can be displayed on a sideboard top, open shelving, or a kitchen counter to add metallic texture and historical interest to a contemporary tablescape or dining space.

Preserve silver plate by cleaning it gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialised polish only when necessary, avoiding harsh chemicals, and storing it in a dry environment to prevent oxidisation.
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