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 1941 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is in the art deco taste, and will hold 6 slices of toast. The toast rack measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 5.1 troy ounces.
£325
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 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 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.
£1,475
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 1823 by Samuel Whitford II, this stunning and rare pair of George IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Racks, feature late Regency influenced decoration to the feet and handles, engraved crests of a hare to each handle, and each will hold 6 pieces of toast. Each toast rack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 20 troy ounces.
£1,775