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Angled view of the horseshoe toast rack from the far end, the arched dividers casting striped shadows on travertine

Front view of the equestrian toast rack, the studded horseshoe end standing on round pad feet with a red stone ashtray blurred behind

Horseshoe toast rack on travertine beside a brown book, the polished studded shoe and arched dividers in sharp focus

Silver plated toast rack with horseshoe ends and loop handle in soft light, a bentwood chair blurred in the background

Silver plated horseshoe toast rack on a travertine table, nail studded horseshoe ends joined by curved wire dividers and a horseshoe handle

English horseshoe toast rack along the travertine table edge, a brown book and red ashtray behind the loop handle

Close up of a toast rack foot pad stamped with maker&

Silver Plated Equestrian Horseshoe Toast Rack - English c.1900

Regular price: $840.00
Regular price
Sale price: $840.00

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Found in United Kingdom

This novelty English toast rack is a delightfully inventive piece of equestrian tableware. Two silver plated horseshoes form the frame, complete with raised nail heads and nail holes, and they stand upright on small oval hoof like feet. Between them, a row of slender silver bars creates the slots that hold the toast, while a smaller horseshoe rises at the top as a charming carrying handle.

Made in England around 1900 and marked P. G. S. England, the rack comes from the golden age of Victorian and Edwardian novelty silver plate, when makers delighted in turning everyday table objects into sporting and country themes. Horseshoes were considered symbols of good luck, which makes this piece as thoughtful as it is witty.

The silver plating is bright with a soft age patina and a few small marks consistent with more than a century of use. The construction is sturdy and the proportions are elegant, with the arched horseshoes giving the rack a graceful, sculptural profile from every side.

Measuring 6 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches, it holds slices of toast upright and crisp at the breakfast table, and works equally well for letters, napkins or cards on a desk or sideboard. A wonderful find for collectors of English silver plate, horse lovers and anyone who enjoys a bit of humor on the table.

Collectors Notes

Horseshoes are a beloved motif among horse lovers, and this rack is a witty companion to the other sporting pieces in our Equestrian collection.

Its sculptural lines look wonderful on a sideboard among our Silver finds, and it makes a lucky, memorable gift from Housewarming Gifts.

Dimensions

6 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4"

Shipping

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Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.