Henry Wilkinson & Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver expanding toast/letter rack; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver toast/letter rack has a rounded form. This antique sterling silver toast rack has six compartments divided by a wirework frame; each divider pivots from the lower portion, allowing for variable spacing. The frame incorporates a central carrying handle, reflecting the same exposed rivet design as that the the dividers. This exceptional sterling silver articulated toast rack is supported with four bun style feet. The underside of the rack bears the retailer's mark 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent St W'. This antique Arts and Crafts style toast rack was designed by Christopher Dresser* and crafted by the silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd; this designer and maker are renowned, and known for producing fine work. This exceptional toast rack is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This sterling silver articulated toast rack is a refined and functional table accessory, designed to present toast elegantly while allowing air circulation to keep slices crisp, making it both a practical serving piece and a charming example of traditional silver craftsmanship for the breakfast or dining table. * This piece was produced after a design by British designer and design theorist Christopher Dresser. It exemplifies Dresser's commitment to functional, innovative forms that could be efficiently manufactured. The toast rack is constructed from a series of simply fabricated components with exposed rivets, emphasizing structural honesty and industrial production. It is most commonly found in electroplated silver, reflecting Dresser's aim to make well-designed objects affordable and accessible. Condition This antique toast rack...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver toast rack with equestrian influence; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional and rare antique silver toast rack has an oval-shaped form. This desirable and collectable Victorian silver toast rack is comprised of six sterling silver spurs, creating four compartments. Each arched compartment is conjoined via the button to the lower portion of the heelband with hallmarked chain structured links. The four vertical and two horizontal stirrups each bears a curvilinear shank and functional rowel. The central frame supports the horizontal spurs and incorporates an oval shaped carrying handle modelled in form of a stirrup, bearing a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion rampant to the lower portion. The plain hallmarked base bears the registration number 'Rd 250691' to the underside, in addition to the full hallmarks. This exceptional toast rack has been bespoke crafted in this unusual form and is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A silver toast holder...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver basket; an addition to our silver basket collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver fruit basket has a plain rounded rectangular form onto a collet style foot. The body of this impressive sterling silver basket is comprised of wirework loops accented with a solid silver swept, rounded border accented with applied gadroon decoration to the rim. The border design is incorporated into the integrated cylindrical sterling silver handles at either end of the body; each handle features an impressive cast and applied leaf design to the handpiece. This Georgian basket is fitted with a fine and impressive hallmarked rope twist decorated swing handle incorporating a central handpiece reflecting the design to that of the body. The plain central well of this impressive basket is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a lion rampant, holding an ancient battle...

A fine antique George V English sterling silver cake / fruit basket; part of our silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver cake / fruit basket has a plain ci...