£250 - £450
A sterling silver four-division toast rack, hallmarked Sheffield, 1945. The piece features four arched wire divisions on a rectangular base with a simple, elegant rounded carrying handle. The minimalist design reflects the post-war shift toward functionalism. Struck with clear hallmarks for the final year of the Second World War.
Maker: Attributed to William Bush & Sons
Origin: Sheffield, UK
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: George VI (1945)
Dimensions: 8cm x 6cm x 8.5cm
Weight: 56g
Condition: Good; divisions are aligned, light surface patination consistent with age.
Auctioneer's Note: 1945 is a significant date for collectors of British social history, marking the return of luxury silver production to the Sheffield workshops.
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