Antique Edwardian 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. Origin: London, England