Two George III Sterling Silver Toast Racks

Description:

Two George III Sterling Silver Toast Racks, one with a looped upright with engraved medallion on four paw feet, London, 1816-17, Rebecca Emes & Edward Bernard, maker, ht. 5 3/8; the other with a single looped upright on ball feet with engraved monogram to underside, Birmingham, 1810-11, rubbed maker's mark possibly "MB," ht. 5 5/8 in., approx. 17.1 troy oz. total.
Estimate $200-400

Each with a few elements re-soldered to joints, otherwise in good overall condition.


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