Silent butler
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A metal container for collecting ashes or crumbs.
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A silent butler, sometimes called an ash butler, is a small container, often of base metal, sometimes silver or silverplate, with a handle and hinged cover, used for collecting ashes or crumbs.[1] [2] They were more common during the 20th century, and enjoyed some popularity being made as a home construction project in the US.[3] [4] [5] They are now often considered collector's items, or are valued for their retro appeal.[6]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Patent US2752622 – COMBINED SILENT BUTLER AND CRUMBER – Google Patents". 1 July 1953. Retrieved 23 March 2013.[dead link ]
- ^ "Collector's Corner: Silent Butler". Auctionbytes.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ^ "Popular Science". The Popular Science Monthly. Bonnier Corporation: 166. October 1947. ISSN 0161-7370 . Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ "Popular Science". The Popular Science Monthly. Bonnier Corporation: 1. August 1949. ISSN 0161-7370 . Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ "Popular Mechanics". Popular Mechanics Magazine. Hearst Magazines: 185. February 1948. ISSN 0032-4558 . Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ The Peak of Chic (8 October 2009). "The Peak of Chic®: The Silent Butler and Some Canapes". Thepeakofchic.blogspot.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.