Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Antique Victorian (1896)

This exceptional and rare antique silver toast rack has an shaped arched form.

This antique Victorian silver toast rack has four compartments divided by a pierced decorated scrolling frame in the form of the initials comprising the word 'TOAST'.

The two outer letters are further ornamented with flat engraved decoration enhancing the scrolling leaf designs, in addition to a trellis design to the upper portion.

The upper portion of the central letter/frame incorporates a scrolling carrying handle.

The plain hallmarked scrolling shaped base is supported by four ball style feet.

Such named examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Maker: Sibray, Hall & Co Ltd

This antique sterling silver toast rack is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The flat engraved decoration is all very crisp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base are all very clear; the hallmarks have been deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this hallmarked solid silver toast rack.

Length 12.9cm/5.08"

Width 9.8cm/3.86"

Height 9.6cm/3.78"

4.8 troy ounces/150.4g