Silent butler explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patent US2752622 – COMBINED SILENT BUTLER AND CRUMBER – Google Patents . 1 July 1953 . 23 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Collector's Corner: Silent Butler . Auctionbytes.com . 23 March 2013.
  3. Popular Science. The Popular Science Monthly. 4 August 2013. October 1947. Bonnier Corporation. 166. 0161-7370.
  4. Popular Science. The Popular Science Monthly. 4 August 2013. August 1949. Bonnier Corporation. 1. 0161-7370.
  5. Popular Mechanics. Popular Mechanics Magazine. 4 August 2013. February 1948. Hearst Magazines. 185. 0032-4558.
  6. Web site: The Peak of Chic . The Peak of Chic®: The Silent Butler and Some Canapes . Thepeakofchic.blogspot.com . 8 October 2009 . 23 March 2013.

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