Late Victorian Antique Stackable Wooden Egg Rack

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 very good condition considering the age of the piece, with both legs firmly fixed in position and it standing solidly. There is an old split to the wood in the middle of the piece, as it very common. But this has been well repaired. There are some light surface stains but the enriched and aged patina on this piece really does stand out and it's a highly decorative yet also fully functional piece of antique kitchenalia.  

Length, 20.2cm; Depth, 17.5cm; Height, 7cm