John Gilbert & Co - Folding toast rack - Rack - Silverplated - Late 19th century
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A Victorian Albany Plate expanding six-division toast rack by John Gilbert & Co., Birmingham, dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), made of silver-plated metal with six Gothic-arch divisions, a decorative openwork carrying handle, four bun feet, and extending to 45 cm, in good condition with light wear.
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Victorian Albany Plate Expanding Six-Division Toast Rack by John Gilbert & Co., Birmingham, c.1880–1900
A Victorian Albany Plate expanding six-division toast rack by John Gilbert & Co., Birmingham, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900. Crafted in silver plate, it features six pointed Gothic-arch divisions and a decorative openwork carrying handle, all raised on four bun feet. The practical concertina design expands smoothly to accommodate toast, bread or letters, while folding flat for convenient storage.
Marked AL (Albany Plate) and John Gilbert & Co., a respected Birmingham manufacturer of high-quality electroplated wares. The elegant Gothic Revival styling and expanding mechanism make this an attractive and functional example of Victorian tableware.
Dimensions: 15 × 6 × 9 cm (closed); extends to 45 cm
Displays light surface wear commensurate with age and careful use, with minor wear to the silver plate. The expanding mechanism operates smoothly.
Seller's Story
A carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative objects inspired by the timeless elegance of the English country house.
Victorian Albany Plate Expanding Six-Division Toast Rack by John Gilbert & Co., Birmingham, c.1880–1900
A Victorian Albany Plate expanding six-division toast rack by John Gilbert & Co., Birmingham, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900. Crafted in silver plate, it features six pointed Gothic-arch divisions and a decorative openwork carrying handle, all raised on four bun feet. The practical concertina design expands smoothly to accommodate toast, bread or letters, while folding flat for convenient storage.
Marked AL (Albany Plate) and John Gilbert & Co., a respected Birmingham manufacturer of high-quality electroplated wares. The elegant Gothic Revival styling and expanding mechanism make this an attractive and functional example of Victorian tableware.
Dimensions: 15 × 6 × 9 cm (closed); extends to 45 cm
Displays light surface wear commensurate with age and careful use, with minor wear to the silver plate. The expanding mechanism operates smoothly.
Seller's Story
A carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative objects inspired by the timeless elegance of the English country house.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Late 19th century
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
John Gilbert & Co
Designer/artist/maker
Folding toast rack
Material
Silverplated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
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Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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