First recorded in the late 1770’s, silver toast racks started being widely used on breakfast tables during the 1780’s as dining habits became more refined. Since then the silver toast rack has never gone out of fashion, and each period has seen new designs produced in keeping with popular styles of the time. Ingenious examples such as expanding toast racks, novelty and unique designs, and pieces made by collectible silversmiths are highly sought after.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1913 by Elkington & Co., this handsome pair of Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Toast Racks, are plain in design and will hold 4 pieces of toast each. The toast racks are presented in their original box, with each measuring 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 2.25"(5.5cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep. The pair together weigh 4.71 troy ounces.
The box measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4.75"(12.5cm) deep.
£495
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by Joseph Gloster Ltd., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, will hold 6 pieces of toast, and is in the gothic taste. The toast rack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 10.7 troy ounces.
£675
Hallmarked in London in 1812 by Samuel Hennell, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is plain in design, and will hold 4 slices of toast. The toast rack measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 3.8 troy ounces.
£695
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1971 by Bishtons Ltd., this delightful, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is modelled as a swan, and will hold 4 pieces of toast. The toast rack measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep and weighs 3.6 troy ounces.
£695
Hallmarked in London in 1829 by Samuel Whitford II, this handsome, Antique, George IV period, Sterling Silver Toast Rack, stands on 4 ball feet and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toast rack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 6.5"(16cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 11.26 troy ounces.
£1,125
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1862 by Elkington & Co., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is ornate in design, with a cast neoclassical handle and 4 feet, and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toast rack measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 14.4 troy ounces.
£1,175
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1807 by Roberts, Cadman & Co., this very handsome, and rare to find, Antique Sterling Silver Extending Toast Rack, is plain in design, and stands on four ball feet. The toast rack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide when closed, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 8.3 troy ounces.
£1,465
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is in the Gothic style, and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toast rack measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 14.5 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Joseph Angell I, this handsome, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, stands on 4 ball feet, and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toast rack measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 7.9 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1912 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, will hold 4 slices of toast, and sits on top of a removable aluminium heater plate which sits above a spirit burner. The heated toast rack measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 5"(13cm) deep, and weighs 8 troy ounces.
£1,575
Hallmarked in London in 1879 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, Victorian pair of Antique Sterling Silver Toast Racks, will hold 6 pieces of toast each, and are in the gothic revival style. Each toast rack measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and together they weigh 19.1 troy ounces.
£1,675