Rare Antique Late 18th C. Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Footed Toast Rack C1785 Of rectangular form, sitting on 4 bun feet Gadrooned rope twist border all around the edge Beautiful curved arched design with plain looped handle Identical Toast Racks from this period were made in Solid Silver but after the invention of Old Sheffield Plate or Fused Silver on Copper these items were available to the middle classes This fine example is presented in exceptional condition for its age The plating its intact, minor surface ware commensurate with age and use Rare to find one in this condition Dimensions: approximately 14cm x 10cm and approximately 12cm in height