Toast Rack
Datec. 1825
Mediumsilver
Dimensions5 1/8 × 6 11/16 × 4 3/8 inches (13 × 17 × 11.1 cm)
MarkingsPseudo-hallmarks on the base in rectangles: F•M; kings head; G; lion passant
Credit LineMuseum purchase.
Object number1980.14
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextFrederick Marquand (1799–1882) joined the firm J. Penfield & Co. in Savannah with his cousin Josiah Penfield (1785–1828) in 1820. The cousins worked together for four years before disbanding in 1824. By 1826, he had relocated back to New York to continue business. During the 18th and 19th century, toast racks were used for holding slices of toasted bread on the breakfast, tea, or dinner table. This toast rack is engraved “Eliza” on the handle.
