{"product_id":"antique-john-biggin-sheffield-silver-plated-toast-rack-4-slot-gothic-arch-letter-rack-c-1910","title":"Antique John Biggin Sheffield Silver Plated Toast Rack - 4-Slot Gothic Arch Letter Rack (c.1910)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAn exceptionally handsome antique English silver-plated (EPNS) 4-slot toast rack manufactured by the prominent Sheffield silversmiths John Biggin Ltd (J B \u0026amp; S). Dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, this premium piece features five beautifully formed Gothic cathedral-style arched dividing bars rising from an elegant, pierced open-work base. It is topped with an elongated oval central loop handle and stands securely on four integrated corner bracket feet. While designed for a formal breakfast setting, its robust capacity makes it a spectacular, functional desk organiser for letters, incoming mail, or fine stationery.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe underside of the base frame is deeply and crisply stamped with the firm's classic hallmarks: the \"J B \u0026amp; S\" maker's initials, their signature trumpet-with-banner heraldic trademark symbol, \"EP\", and the production reference number 998.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThis rack is in very good antique structural condition and retains a magnificent, high-shine mirror reflection. True to its authentic age and functional history, the piece displays light surface micro-scratches and areas of minor, dark tarnish and cleaning residue nestled deep within the inner base joints (clearly highlighted with the pen in the close-up photographs). The frame is perfectly straight, all solder joints are completely rock-solid, and it sits entirely level.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eSourced at Sunbury Antiques Market.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63778531082570,"sku":"ANT-26-10-02-14-39","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_9165.jpg?v=1790948143","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-john-biggin-sheffield-silver-plated-toast-rack-4-slot-gothic-arch-letter-rack-c-1910","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}