A George III Early Sterling Silver Toast Rack
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A George III Early Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1775
Of boat-form with gadroon border with ram's head masks, raised on four foliate feet. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm), approximately 16 ounces.
This appears to be one of the earliest examples of a new form of silver that began to catch on at society breakfast tables in London in the 1770s. Toast racks were not only fashionable, but also practical in that they kept condensation from creating soggy stacks of toast.
This model was also used by London silversmiths Parker & Wakelin (an example dated 1774 was sold Sotheby's New York, October 16, 1996, lot 295), and likely was adapted from either an inkstand or a stand for candle snuffers.
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Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1775
Of boat-form with gadroon border with ram's head masks, raised on four foliate feet. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm), approximately 16 ounces.
This appears to be one of the earliest examples of a new form of silver that began to catch on at society breakfast tables in London in the 1770s. Toast racks were not only fashionable, but also practical in that they kept condensation from creating soggy stacks of toast.
This model was also used by London silversmiths Parker & Wakelin (an example dated 1774 was sold Sotheby's New York, October 16, 1996, lot 295), and likely was adapted from either an inkstand or a stand for candle snuffers.
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Condition
Generally good condition overall; slight bending to feet; slight bending to wire dividers and one loose; clearly hallmarked underside
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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A George III Early Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Jan 26, 2022
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Auction Curated By
Sebastian Clarke
SVP/Director, English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts / Estate & Appraisal Services
0178: A George III Early Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Sold for $2,250
•15 BidsEst. $1,000 - $1,500•Starting Price $500
Old Master Paintings | English & ContinentalJan 26, 2022 10:00 AM ESTBuyer's Premium 29%
Lot 0178 Details
Description
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A George III Early Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1775
Of boat-form with gadroon border with ram's head masks, raised on four foliate feet. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm), approximately 16 ounces.
This appears to be one of the earliest examples of a new form of silver that began to catch on at society breakfast tables in London in the 1770s. Toast racks were not only fashionable, but also practical in that they kept condensation from creating soggy stacks of toast.
This model was also used by London silversmiths Parker & Wakelin (an example dated 1774 was sold Sotheby's New York, October 16, 1996, lot 295), and likely was adapted from either an inkstand or a stand for candle snuffers.
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Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1775
Of boat-form with gadroon border with ram's head masks, raised on four foliate feet. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm), approximately 16 ounces.
This appears to be one of the earliest examples of a new form of silver that began to catch on at society breakfast tables in London in the 1770s. Toast racks were not only fashionable, but also practical in that they kept condensation from creating soggy stacks of toast.
This model was also used by London silversmiths Parker & Wakelin (an example dated 1774 was sold Sotheby's New York, October 16, 1996, lot 295), and likely was adapted from either an inkstand or a stand for candle snuffers.
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Condition
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Generally good condition overall; slight bending to feet; slight bending to wire dividers and one loose; clearly hallmarked underside <br> <br>Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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