Lot 40
A George IV silver toast rack.
Description
Condition Report
A George IV silver seven bar toast rack, with plain and curved wire-work bars and a circular loop handle, all attached to a rounded rectangular base with a central strengthening strut and resting on four foliate paw feet. Hallmarked Charles Thomas Fox, London 1826. Length of base measures 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm), weight 7.64 ozt (237.7 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The toast rack displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Solder repairs at some of the joins of the bars to the base. Also some of the bars are a little misshapen and one of the end bars appears slightly smaller in size. Slight knocks to feet. The hallmarks and maker's mark are clear and legible.