ANTIQUE SILVER TOASTRACKS
Bryan Douglas antique silver offer a selection of fine sterling silver antique toast-racks. To view an enlarged image of the antique toast-racks featured on this page simply click on an image. All antique silver bought online comes with free transit insurance and delivery. You may also be interested in our Antique Silver Butter Shells and Dishes.
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Antique Victorian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having shaped wire-work bars, a cast loop handle, sitting on a rectangular base with a strengthening strut, and four cast octagonal feet. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1901. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), height 12.5 cms (5.5 inches), width 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 201g (6.5 troy ounces). |
£345 |
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A Sterling Silver Art Deco toast-rack, having seven plain rounded wire-work bars that are graduated in height, a stylish cast stepped handle, and all sitting on a frame with four stepped feet, and an applied rivet style border. Made by Mappin and Webb of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 15 cms (6 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), height 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 157g (5 troy ounces). |
£365 |
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Sterling silver Art Deco toastrack, having seven plain square-shaped wire-work bars that are graduated in height, a stylish cast handle, and all sitting on a rectangular frame with four cushion feet. Made by Mappin and Webb of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are 13 cms (5 inches), width 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), height 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 171g (5.5 troy ounces). |
£395 |
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Sterling silver pair of five-bar toastracks, having rounded wire-work bars, shaped loop handles, and sitting on an oval bases with four ball feet. Made by Henry Howson of Sheffield in 1965. The dimensions of this fine hand-made pair of silver toastracks are length 11 cms (4.25 inches), height 12.5 cms (5.5 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches), and they weigh approx. 187g (6 troy ounces). |
£395 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having plain rounded wire-work bars, a loop handle, sitting on a rectangular base with a strengthening strut, and four cast octagonal feet. Made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., of London in 1891. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), height 12.5 cms (5 inches), width 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 205g (6.6 troy ounces). |
£395 |
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Sterling silver seven-bar lucky toastrack, having a clover-leaf shaped handle and wire-work bars, sitting on a rectangular base with a gadroon border and four ball feet. Made by S. Blanckensee and Sons Ltd., of Birmingham in 1921. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 14 cms (5.5 inches), height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 192g (6.2 troy ounces). |
£495 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack with cast loop handle, graduated round wire-work bars with strengthening struts, attached to a shaped base with applied bead border, and sitting on four flange feet with floral decoration. Made by Henry Wilkinson of Sheffield in 1845. Length 20 cms (8 inches), height 17 cms (6.75 inches), width 11.5 cms (4.5 inches). Weight approx. 287g (9.3 troy ounces). |
£595 |
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Silver-plated toastrack, having five bars which spell Toast, a ring handle, and sitting on a wire-frame with four ball feet. Made in ca. 1930. Length 12 cms (4.75 inches), height 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), width 6.5 cms (2.5 inches). |
£125 |
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Antique Victorian silver plated large toastrack, having seven Gothic style bars, a trefoil handle, all sitting on a rectangular frame with four cushion feet. Made in ca. 1880. Length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), width 10 cms (4 inches). |
£175 |
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Sterling silver five-bar toast-rack, having shaped wire-work bars, a loop handle, sitting on a rectangular base with a strengthening strut, and four cushion feet. Made by Hukin & Heath of Birmingham in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toast-rack are length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 10 cms (4 inches), width 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 113g (3.6 troy ounces). |
£195 |
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Sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having shaped wire-work bars, a heart-shaped handle, and sitting on a frame with four ball feet. Made by George Unite of Birmingham in 1913. The dimensions of this fine hand-made toastrack are length 13 cms (5 inches), height 11 cms (4.25 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 91g (2.9 troy ounces). |
£245 |
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Sterling silver Art Deco five-bar toastrack, having round and square cross-section wire-work bars, a rectangular handle with tapering sides, and sitting on two reeded and flanged feet. Made by Hukin & Heath of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toast-rack are length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 94g (3 troy ounces). |
£245 |
SOLD |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack in a Georgian boat-shape style, having seven looped bars, a solid carrying handle, attached to a frame with scroll side-handles and central strut, and sitting on four flange feet. Made by William Comyns of London in 1905. Length 14 cms (5.5 inches), height 12 cms (4.75 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches). Weight approx. 117g (3.8 troy ounces). |
£265 |
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Sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having shaped lobed bars, loop handle, and sitting on four flanged feet. Made by Blackmore and Fletcher Ltd., of London in 1922. Length 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches). Weight approx. 185g (6 troy ounces). |
£295 |
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having shaped lobed bars, loop handle, and sitting on four ball feet. Made by Martin and Hall of Sheffield in 1908. Length 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), height 13 cms (5 inches). Weight approx. 209g (6.7 troy ounces). |
£325 |
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A pair of Sterling silver Art Deco style toast-racks, having plain rectangular bodies, with five bars, and two flat side-handles. Made by Mappin & Webb of Sheffield in 1952, with an extra Coronation mark. The dimensions of this fine pair of hand-made silver toastracks are length 10.5 cms (4.25 inches), width 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 99g (3.2 troy ounces). |
£345 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver six-bar toastrack with attached oval crumb plate having a gadroon edge and sitting on four flange feet. Made by Henry Wilkinson and Co., of London in 1899. Length 20 cms (8 inches), width 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), height 8.5 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 230g (7.4 troy ounces). |
£375 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having shaped wire-work bars, a crossed loop handle, sitting on a rectangular base with a strengthening strut, and four cast octagonal feet. Made by Edward Gilbert of London in 1883. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), width 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 182g (6 troy ounces). |
£425 |
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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver seven-bar toastrack with loop handle, shaped bars, and four octagonal bun feet. Made by Martin and Hall of Sheffield in 1896. Length 17 cms (6.75 inches), height 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), width 9.5 cms (3.75 inches). Weight approx. 10.5 troy ounces (326g). |
£445 |
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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver seven-bar toastrack with loop handle, wire-work bars, a central strengthening strut, and sitting on four bun feet. Made by james Edwards of London in 1854. Length 17 cms (6.75 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches). Weight approx. 306g (9.9 troy ounces). |
£545 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver seven-bar toast-rack with cast bead-edged loop handle, wire-work bars with strengthening struts, attached to a rectangular base with applied bead border, and sitting on four ball feet with dead decoration. Made by George Adams of London in 1872. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toastrack are length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height 15 cms (6 inches), width 11 cms (4.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 313g (10 troy ounces). |
£575 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack made by William Allen III of London in 1789. Height 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), width 10.5 cms (4.25 inches). Weight approx. 5 troy ounces (155g). |
£595 |
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Antique Georgian Scottish sterling silver Regency style seven-bar toastrack with cast shell handle, lions-paw feet, and gadroon edge. Made by George Bell of Edinburgh in 1822. Length 17.5 cms (7 inches), height 13 cms (5 inches), width 11 cms (4.25 inches). Weight approx. 10 troy ounces (310g). |
£625 |
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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver seven-bar toast-rack, having plain rounded wire-work bars, a shaped loop handle, attached to a rectangular base with a strengthening strut, and sitting on four ball feet. Made by Samuel Whitford of London in 1875. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toast-rack are length 15 cms (6 inches), height 15 cms (6 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 375g (12 troy ounces). |
£645 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver seven-bar wire-work toastrack with loop handle, arched bars, and sitting on four ball feet. Made by J. and T. Settle of Sheffield in 1819. Length 16 cms (6.25 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches). Weight approx. 155g (5 troy ounces). |
£675 |
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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver seven-bar toastrack with cast loop handle, graduated round wire-work bars, attached to a shaped hand-pierced base with gadroon border, and sitting on four ball feet. Made by Charles Boyton of London in 1899. Length 20 cms (8 inches), height 17.5 cms (7 inches), width 13 cms (5 inches). Weight approx. 404g (13 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver seven-bar toastrack, having wire-work bars in the shape of hearts, with loop handle, and sitting on four flange feet. Made by John Emes of London in 1802. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver toast-rack are length 16 cms (6.25 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches), width 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 161g (5.2 troy ounces). |
£775 |
SOLD |
Learn more about antique silver toastracks here.
Antique Silver toastracks description:
A serving piece having vertical partitions (usually from five to eight in number) connected to a flat base, used for holding slices of toast. Often with a central ring handle for passing round the table.
Antique Silver toastracks history:
The earliest known examples date from the 1770s. They have been made in large quantities since then and are still being made today.
Antique Silver toastracks design:
Their design and shape followed the prevailing fashion. The dividers were often made from silver wires and these in-turn were soldered to either a wire-work or solid base that sat on four feet. Sometimes the base is separate and was used to dispose of any crumbs that fell. Some ingenious designs were made including expanding or folding types (so as to take up less space). Others had incorporated egg-cups or receptacles for jam or marmalade.
Antique Silver toastracks collectors note:
The age, condition, level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Points to look out for are repaired joints, and cracks. The hallmarks should be clear, and if there is a removable base, egg cup(s), or jar, these should be part-marked as well.




































