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What is a copper silent butler?
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A copper silent butler is a tool used for cleaning that is crafted out of copper metal. Its design contains a bowl, a hinged cover and a long handle. Traditionally, servants used silent butlers to remove crumbs or ashes from tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of copper silent butlers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Silent Butler
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique silent butler made of metal with a turned wooden handle and hinged lid.
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Silent Butler
By Amcrest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very nice Amcrest Gentlemans Wardrobe Stand/ Silent Butler. This was a
piece of furniture that most well dressed men owned.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple
English Victorian Style Silver Plate Silent Butler
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (19/20th Century) silver plate silent butler with wooden handle
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Silent Butler
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lacquered brass lidded silent butler with incised lines designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, New York.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Sheffield English Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
