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Where did toast racks originate?
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Toast racks originated in England. They’re used to keep slices of hot toast from becoming soggy and first appeared near the end of the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern toast racks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for English Toast Racks on 1stDibs
Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone six slice toast rack, circa 1910. This beautiful toast
Category
Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Ironstone
Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique English silver plate six slice toast rack. No maker's mark. This fine toast rack
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Toast Rack c 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plated Toast Rack c 1890-1900
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Staffordshire Mason's Ironstone Toast Rack, circa 1920
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English Staffordshire Mason's ironstone toast rack, circa 1920. Maker's mark on
Category
Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Ironstone
$299 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Located in Wembley, GB
A lovely petite English silver plated four-slice car-shaped toast rack. This fine quality silver
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$525 / item
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Late 19th Century English Oak and Silver Plated Toast Rack
Located in High Point, NC
Unusual style Victorian oak and silver plated toast rack, attributed to John Grinsell & Son. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
