Antique Silver Toast Racks
First recorded in the late 1770s, silver toast racks became a familiar feature on breakfast tables from the 1780s, reflecting increasingly refined dining habits. Over time, they have remained popular, with each period producing new designs to match the prevailing styles. Ingenious variations, such as expanding racks, novelty forms, and unique creations by notable silversmiths, are much admired by collectors today and make distinctive gifts for special occasions or elegant additions to any silver collection.
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L8116 : Sterling Silver Pair Of Toast Racks
Hallmarked In 1913
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.
£595
L6303 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1869
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.
£845
L4948 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1812
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.
£875
L8733 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1853
Hallmarked in London in 1853 by Robert Hennell III, this refined antique sterling silver toast rack is formed with six divisions, a scroll loop handle, and stands on four ball feet. It measures 4.25" (11cm) in height, 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, and 4" (10cm) deep. The weight is 8.45 troy ounces.
£895
L6309 : Sterling Silver Swan Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1971
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.
£975
L7100 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1829
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.
£1,375
L6896 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1846
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.
£1,975
L5618 : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1815
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.
£1,975
L5296 : Sterling Silver Pair Of Toast Racks
Hallmarked In 1879
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.
£1,975
L6343 : Sterling Silver Heated Toast Rack
Hallmarked In 1912
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.
£2,495