A Very Fine George IV Sterling Silver Toast Rack Sheffield 1822

Description

Heading : Sterling silver toast rack
Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1822 for Howard. Battie & Hawksworth
Period : George IV
Origin : Sheffield. Yorkshire. England
Decoration : The bars are comprised of two leaf shaped or piriform sections produced from a single piece of ribbed silver . The handle has an engraved grass hopper surrounded by foliate decoration and a ring handle to aid one’s servants in the transportation of toast. Four scoll foliate cast silver feet.
Size :  Height 12.9cm. base diameter cm
Condition : Excellent. no dings
Restoration : None – professionally cleaned and polished
Weight : 292 grams (9.4 troy)