{"product_id":"mappin-webb-silver-plated-toast-rack","title":"Mappin \u0026 Webb | 'Mappin Plate' | Silver-Plated Four-Slice Toast Rack | London \u0026 Sheffield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb | ‘Mappin Plate’ | Silver-Plated Four-Slice Toast Rack | London \u0026amp; Sheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade for a breakfast table where the toast was kept upright and allowed to cool.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb, of London and Sheffield, was one of the best-known British makers of silver and silver plate, and its plated wares carried the firm’s own trade names. This rack is stamped “Mappin Plate”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rack has five arched wire dividers, which hold four slices. A spade-shaped loop handle rises from the centre. The dividers stand on a pair of flat base bars with shaped ends, and the maker’s marks are stamped along one bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. No loss to the plating and no dents. A few minor surface scratches from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Mappin \u0026amp; Webb, London \u0026amp; Sheffield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver plate (‘Mappin Plate’)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: “Mappin \u0026amp; Webb, London \u0026amp; Sheffield, Mappin Plate”; “W20380”; letter H in a shield (a Mappin \u0026amp; Webb date letter; its year is not firmly established)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: four-slice toast rack with central loop handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: length 8.1 cm; width 6.9 cm; height 11.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 153 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: anyone setting a traditional breakfast table, and collectors of Mappin \u0026amp; Webb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is plain and practical, with the maker’s name and trade name clearly stamped. It suits everyday use at the breakfast table as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach slice stood on its own, so none went soft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40519974748360,"sku":"","price":995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-02_10.34.41.png?v=1775919546","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/mappin-webb-silver-plated-toast-rack","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}