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Description

Good medium size Sterling silver toast rack in good condition.

Made by LEVI & SALAMAN of BIRMINGHAM and hallmarked for 1920.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 5" long by 2" deep by 3" high

CIRCA; Hallmarked for 1920.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Toast Rack to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA984461

Dealers Notes

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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description

Good medium size Sterling silver toast rack in good condition.

Made by LEVI & SALAMAN of BIRMINGHAM and hallmarked for 1920.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 5" long by 2" deep by 3" high

CIRCA; Hallmarked for 1920.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Toast Rack to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA984461

About the Dealer

Carse Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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Carse Antiques

Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652

Location

The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse

Verified Since Mar 2011

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTableware
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsArched wire dividers, Central carrying loop, Ball feet
SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Toast racks emerged in the 18th century as a specialized dining accessory designed to hold hot slices of toast upright, preventing condensation from making the bread soggy.

They were traditionally crafted from sterling silver using wire-working, soldering, and silver-smithing techniques, often featuring a central carrying loop and small feet.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office (such as Birmingham), the makers mark, the sterling silver standard, and the date letter.

It can be styled on a dining table, displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, or repurposed on a desk to hold letters and correspondence.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a dedicated non-abrasive silver cloth or mild chemical cleaner, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the natural oxidisation from crevices.