Antique Victorian Stackable Wooden Egg Rack for One Dozen Eggs

A delightful treen egg rack to hold one dozen eggs, dating from the late 1800s.

This English wooden egg rack dates from the Victorian period, with capacity to hold up to 12 eggs on a single tier. This more compact square shaped rack is quite difficult to source.

It was common for these racks to be used in the kitchens of large houses, where many eggs would be used daily. In fact, in Downton Abbey, the kitchen had an egg rack the same style as this, although it did run the entire length of the kitchen island.

It was common for these racks to be stacked on top of each other in order to deter pests from getting their hands on precious fresh eggs. Of simple construction, it has a primitive and rustic style.

It is in good condition considering the age of the piece, with both legs firmly fixed in position and no splits or repairs. The top of the rack has warped slightly, meaning the feet don't fit entirely flush to the floor. However, this doesn't affect use of the egg rack in any way.

There are a few minor surface scratches and old stains but these blend into the rich patina of the wood. The enriched colour on this piece really does stand out and it's a highly decorative yet also fully functional piece of antique kitchenalia.  

Dimensions:
Length, 20.5cm; Depth, 19.5cm; Height, 7.5cm