Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 12th July 2023

Lot 581

An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver toast rack,

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £250

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Description

An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver toast rack,
by James Begg, Aberdeen circa 1840,
rectangular form, canted corners, plain wire-work bars, (one a.f), central carrying handle initialled, on four bracket feet, length 16cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.

The crest is probably that of Allen.

Provenance: Purchased from Mary Cooke Antiques, December 2014.