An antique circa early 1900s heavy silver plated six slice toast rack made by Elkington for the The International Mercantile Marine Company. International Mercantile Marine Company was a trust formed with multiple shipping lines in the early twentieth century as an attempt by J.P. Morgan to monopolize the shipping trade. In excellent condition, no damage but there are some small surface marks and signs of use. A few tiny spots of discoloration and some tarnish inside. Marked with the company crest on the front of the handle. Measures approximately 7 inches long by 5.75 inches tall to the top of the handle by 3.25 inches wide at the widest point.