Description
Circa 1875 an unusual large and heavy 7 bar silver plate toast or letter rack, by famous makers, Hukin and Heath. The famous Victorian visionary designer, Dr. Christopher Dresser, was the head designer for this company.
The rack is designed with angled dividers, graduated in height, reinforced to a central bottom bar, and standing on a canted corner base, beautifully engraved with a bright cut design. It is surmounted with a shapely handle, and stands on ball feet, marked to reverse with the maker's mark and the number 1912, likely a pattern or style mark.
Size-6.75 inches long by 4 inches wide by 5 inches high to top of handle.
Weight-240 grams.
In very good condition, this makes a very functional yet impressive and stylish rack to hold letters, papers or bills, and would make a wonderful desk accessory. Additionally, it can also be used at the table.
A lovely piece.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5884
Circa 1875 large and stylish silver plate toast rack/letter rack by famous makers Hukin and Heath.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
5884
Description
Circa 1875 an unusual large and heavy 7 bar silver plate toast or letter rack, by famous makers, Hukin and Heath. The famous Victorian visionary designer, Dr. Christopher Dresser, was the head designer for this company.
The rack is designed with angled dividers, graduated in height, reinforced to a central bottom bar, and standing on a canted corner base, beautifully engraved with a bright cut design. It is surmounted with a shapely handle, and stands on ball feet, marked to reverse with the maker's mark and the number 1912, likely a pattern or style mark.
Size-6.75 inches long by 4 inches wide by 5 inches high to top of handle.
Weight-240 grams.
In very good condition, this makes a very functional yet impressive and stylish rack to hold letters, papers or bills, and would make a wonderful desk accessory. Additionally, it can also be used at the table.
A lovely piece.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5884
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.