A rare late 19th century Victorian commemorative silver plated toast rack modelled as crossed rifles each being stamped 1871 and supported on ball feet with a wreath handle. Marked: G&S | London.
 
English, circa 1880
 
Dimensions
Height: 15.5cm / 6”
Width: 17cm / 6¾"
Depth: 10cm / 4”
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The toast rack commemorates the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.