Large Sterling Silver Toast Rack by John Evans II, London, 1848 19th Century Charles Jennens

Charles Jennens

was born into an impoverished aristocratic family in a rural village in Galicia

The portrait depicts a seated gentleman in a brown suit and red neckerchief resting upon a table with an upturned top hat and stick within it

a known wildlife sculptor

Large Sterling Silver Toast Rack by John Evans II, London, 1848 19th Century Charles JennensA large and substantial sterling silver six slice toast rack, fully hallmarked for John Evans II, London, 1848. The toast rack boasts an ornate skirt which bears foliate detail with an eagle crest central to each side. The handle is in the form of intertwining vines and buds. The toast rack is very substantial at 11. 9 troy ounces (370 grams) and is of large proportions, making it a real showpiece whether on the table or on display. There is evidence