Rare American Large Sterling Toastrack Retailer Shreve Crump & Low Co 1869-1888 For Sale

Up for sale a very rare and unusual American sterling silver large toastrack retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low Co 1869-1888. There is no maker\'s mark on the toastrack, although Shreve... often commissioned special pieces from silversmiths to sell. The toastrack has space for 6 slices of toast between open bottomed heart-shaped dividers with an oval shaped handle. The whole sits on 4 bun feet on a rectangular base with rounded corners. The toastrack is marked \"Shreve, Crump & Low Co\" and sterling on one toast divider end and \"1020\" (the model number) and \"M\". The \"M\" mark perhaps refers to the silversmith who made the toastrack. This rare and unusual toastrack measures 4\" H to the top of the handle x 4.5\" at the widest point x 5.75\" in length. It weighs approximately 6 ounces.Very good antique condition with normal signs of age, wear and use. Free fully insured shipping.