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English Toast Racks

Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone six slice toast rack, circa 1910. This beautiful toast
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Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique English silverplate toast rack. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine quality silver
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
H 6.9 in W 6.75 in D 4.6 in
Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique English silver plate six slice toast rack. No maker's mark. This fine toast rack
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Wishbone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely rare antique English silver plate wishbone shaped novelty toast rack with charming ball
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Staffordshire Mason's Ironstone Toast Rack, circa 1920
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English Staffordshire Mason's ironstone toast rack, circa 1920. Maker's mark on
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Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Antique English Silver Plated Toast Rack c 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plated Toast Rack c 1890-1900
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Antique Late 19th Century English Tableware

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Located in Wembley, GB
A lovely petite English silver plated four-slice car-shaped toast rack. This fine quality silver
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Rare & Superb Antique English Silverplate & Imari porcelain Toast/Letter Rack
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Toast or Letter Rack in the imari decor. The plating is in pristine, age-appropriate condition. Toast
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vintage Toast Rack, English, Silver, Breakfast Stand, Hallmarks, Viners, 1932
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage toast rack. An English, silver breakfast stand with hallmarks for Viners of
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Early 20th Century British Serving Pieces

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Silver

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique breakfast set. An English, silver toast rack and Scottish tongs, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver

Vintage Decorative Toast Rack, English, Ceramic, Breakfast Stand, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative toast rack. An English, ceramic 4-slot breakfast stand, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century British Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Decorative Breakfast Stand, English, Ceramic, Toast Rack, Mid-Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative breakfast stand. An English, ceramic 4-slot toast rack, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century British Ceramics

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Ceramic

English Sterling Letter or Toast Rack, London, 1900, Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling Letter or Toast Rack, London, 1900, Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst This exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Musical Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Norton & White
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast rack with
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Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1800s Sterling Silver Expanding Toast Rack
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver expanding toast/letter
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Antique Early 1800s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

An English heavy solid silver toast rack of larger proportions 1924 - 1925
Located in Central England, GB
This fine English solid silver toast rack is elegant and of good practical proportions with a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

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Silver

Contemporary Design Style Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Martyn Pugh
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual contemporary English sterling silver toast holder/rack
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Early 2000s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Stand With Handle Sheffield
Located in Wembley, GB
A lovely petite English silver plated four-slice toast rack. This fine quality Sheffield silver
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th Century English silver plate tableware serving toast rack / candy dish . The toast rack
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20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Gold, Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 11.5 in

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Set of Four English Hall Marked Silver Individual Toast Racks 1910
Located in GB
A delightful set of four solid silver toast racks made to a simple oval design with ball feet and
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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

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Silver

20th Century Novelty Golfing Toast Rack, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good English silver plated novelty golfing toast rack, nicely modelled with golf clubs as toast
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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Pair of Silver Caviar Toast Racks, Birmingham, 1899
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous pair of English Victorian silver caviar toast racks with heart shaped dividers and ring
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Tableware

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Silver

Sheffield Silver Cricket English Toast Rack, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
A unique early 19th century English Sheffield silver toast rack with cricket motif. Five sets of
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Early 20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Vintage English Silver Plated Toast Rack
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage English silver plated or copper golf sport design details tableware toast rack. The piece
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Vintage 1930s English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage English silverplated six slice toast rack. This Fine quality silver toast rack is
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Mid-20th Century English Gothic Tableware

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English Victorian silverplated six slice toast rack. Maker's mark on reverse
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique English Art Deco silverplate six slot toast rack. Hallmarks on rim. This stunning
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Art Deco 1930s English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish 1930s Art Deco English silverplated four slice toast rack. Hallmarks on reverse. This
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Gorham Silver Plate Toast Rack, 1906
By Gorham
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish Art Deco English silverplated four slice toast rack by Gorham, dated 1906. Hallmarks on
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Antique English Naturalistic Toast Rack by Hukin and Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome late Victorian naturalistic toast rack, which would look equally at home desk-top to
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Small Vintage Toast Rack, English, Silver, Hallmark, Breakfast, Birmingham, 1938
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage toast rack. An English, silver, hallmarked breakfast holder, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

English Silver Toast Rack by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Birmingham, 1919
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Delft, NL
English silver toast rack by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Birmingham 1919 A Silver toast rack for 6
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Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces

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Silver

Small Vintage Toast Rack, English, Silver, Hallmarked, Breakfast, circa 1947
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a diminutive vintage toast rack. An English, silver, hallmarked breakfast holder, dating to
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Old English Silver-Plate Gondola Shape Toast Rack with Gondolier
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare Old English silver plate gondola shape toast rack with gondolier. Please note, re
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast/letter rack; an
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast/letter rack; an
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 6.7 in
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Toast Rack by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful little toast rack which would look equally impressive on a smart desk-top to organise
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Toast Rack Concertina Form, English, Elkington & Co. C.1870
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique 19th century concertina unusual expandable folding toast rack letter rack, English
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Polo-Themed Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
designed as polo balls, to complete the theme. A piece of English history, the toast rack was a staple
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Polo-Themed Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Polo-Themed Sterling Silver Toast Rack
H 5.75 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Edwardian English Walker & Hall Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By Walker & Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Edwardian English sterling silver toast rack, often used today as a desk top letter holder or
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Sibray, Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast rack; an
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver toast/letter rack; an addition to
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Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Walker & Hall Silver Plate Toast Rack, Made in Sheffield, circa 1900
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
An English silver plate toast rack in a triangular pyramid shape divided into four sections with
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Form Feet (A). Item featured is
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Early 20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency silver plated toast rack letter holder ball feet (B). Item featured is
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Early 20th Century English Regency Desk Sets

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Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Toast Rack, 1912 by Walker and Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture, this romantic little toast rack would look equally at place on a desk-top used
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Vintage 1910s English George IV Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver toast/letter rack by
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Antique 1820s British George IV Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Fine Antique English Silver Plate Seven-Bar Triangular Shape Toast / Letter Rack
By Mappin & Webb
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality silver plate seven-bar triangular shape letter rack Makers Marks for Royal
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver toast/letter rack by
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast/ Letter Rack, 1841
By Charles Fox, George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver letter/toast rack
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Pieces

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Silver

Superb English Silver Plate Seven-Bar Toast or Letter Rack on Lovely Cast Feet
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine Quality seven-bar toast or letter rack on lovely cast feet Maker's marks for illustrious
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Richard Richardson Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Gondola Toast Rack
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and unusual antique English Sheffield silver plated toast rack modeled as a Venetian
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Toast Racks, 1936
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edward VIII English sterling silver toast
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Vintage 1930s British Serving Pieces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Henry Wilkinson & Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast/letter rack; an
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By George Lawrence Connell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver toast or letter rack
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silverplated Toast Rack
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English regency silver plate toast rack. Illegibly hand signed on the underside.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage English white white ironstone toast rack, circa 1950. No maker's mark. This
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Mid-20th Century English Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By William Bruford & Son Ltd
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely petite English sterling silver four slice toast rack by William Bruford & Son Ltd, London
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sheffield Silver Plate Hallmarked Toast Holder Rack
By Sheffield
Located in Toledo, OH
English Sheffield hallmarked silver plate toast holder rack.
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20th Century European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Art Deco silverplated six slice toast rack. No maker's mark. This fine
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Art Deco English Edwardian silverplate six slot toast rack. Hallmarks on reverse
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Elkington Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English silverplated four slice toast rack by Elkington, circa 1920. Marked on
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Dated 1924
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English sterling silver four slice toast rack made by William Comyns & Sons Ltd in
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Vintage English Silver Plate Toast Rack Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique silverplate ten slice toast rack with a rare design from England. No maker's mark
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Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine Art Deco English silverplate six slot toast rack, circa 1900. No maker's mark. This stunning
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century English Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage Art Deco style silver plate four slot toast rack by Mappin & Webb made in England
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Fox Hunting English Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1900-1920
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a unique early 20th century English Sheffield silver plate toast rack with fox hunting and
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Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Antique English Golf Toast Rack / Letter Holder in Silver Plate
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectible antique English figural toast rack made up of Golf Clubs creating the
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Toast Rack, Dated 1903
By Walker & Hall
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English silverplated four slice toast rack made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Victorian English sterling silver toast rack, often used today as a desk top letter holder or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Hukin & Heath Aesthetic Movement Silver Plate Toast or Letter Rack
By Hukin & Heath
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest "Crimped Border" antique English seven-bar Hukin & Heath Sheffield silver plate toast or
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Toast Rack, English, Silver Plate, Breakfast Stand, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique toast rack. An English, silver plated breakfast stand with butter curl, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack
By John & Henry Lias
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver toast or letter rack
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Antique 1840s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique English Gothic Style Silver Plate Toast Racks, dated 1923
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English silverplated toast racks, dated 1923. Maker's mark and hallmarks
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Vintage 1920s English Gothic Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Style English Silver Plate Toast Rack Letter Holder, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish vintage Art Deco English silverplated six slice toast rack, circa 1950. Marked "Made in
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Letter Rack Birmingham 1937 W. Neale
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco English Sterling silver Toast or letter rack, Birmingham 1937 William Neale & Son. The six
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Plate & Porcelain Rare "Red Willow" Toast or Letter Rack
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine antique English Sheffield silver plate and porcelain transferware "Red Willow" toast
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Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Art Deco Style English Elkington Silver Plate Toast Rack, dated 1949
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage silverplated four slice toast rack by Elkington made in England, dated 1949
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Toast Racks, English, Silver, Breakfast Rest, Hallmarked, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique toast racks. An English, silver breakfast rest with hallmarks, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Serving Pieces

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Silver

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English Toast Racks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of English toast racks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct English toast racks — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. English toast racks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. English toast racks bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many English toast racks are appealing in their simplicity, but Walker & Hall, Hukin and Heath and Mappin & Webb produced popular English toast racks that are worth a look.

How Much are English Toast Racks?

Prices for English toast racks start at $163 and top out at $1,250 with the average selling for $598.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About English Toast Racks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Toast racks were invented to hold hot toast on the table once it was done toasting. The gaps in the rack helped the toast to stay crisp, rather than grow soggy as steam rose out of the other pieces of toast. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of toast racks from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Toast racks originated in England. They’re used to keep slices of hot toast from becoming soggy and first appeared near the end of the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern toast racks from some of the world’s top sellers.

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