Manto Ware toast racks
made in Japan 1920s
At the turn of the century, Manto Ware pottery started producing work that mimicked Royal Winton; here we have an example- very English looking toast racks, textured ceramic for a ‘naturalistic’ look and topped by an acorn. These were made for the export market- for Australia and New Zealand- markets that wanted Royal Winton but couldn’t afford the price- or the time- for the products to arrive. Manto Ware stepped in to fill the breach.
It’s rare to find a pair of anything vintage these days- and indeed- I collected these two toast racks separately. But they make a fine pair, and –as attested by Etsy and Pinterest- toast racks are very collectible and are eminently repurposeable. I use mine as a vintage letter/business card holder. [Or, you know, you can use them for toast.]
Silver plate toast racks are good too- see my recent post of a 1920s EPSN toast rack.
The toast racks are for sale: $AUD45
Hi Edwina
Is the little raccoon? for sale too or just being a show pony
cheers Karen
hi karen – if you like raccoon- he’s yours! and- so glad you dropped by- I need your address to send bambi- would you email please? bambi ready to go, but will send raccoon separately (since you have such great kitsch taste!) edwina
Hi edwina,
I love raccoon! Thank you! 😻❤
Just sent you my address.
I’ve been working my way through your blog and loving it.
Cheers
Karen x
terrif- thanks- raccoon on his way in second package!
so scheußliche Dinge gibt es ?
absolutely!
🙂