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Silver Plate Silent Butler Table Crumber with Hidden Lucite Brush

About the Item

An electroplated silver over copper Silent Butler table crumber from The Sheffield Silver Co. USA, circa 1950-1960. The crumber has a stored Lucite handled and nylon bristled brush, and a wooden handle that removes for storage. A thumb hold flips the hinged lid for sweeping crumbs from the table, emptying ashtrays, or collecting canapé picks and spent napkins. Perfect for a quick clean-up after butlered hors d’oeuvres. The lid shows an engraving of a mythical animal, part horse and part dragon. The handle screws in tightly to its metal holder. Measures: 10.5 in. length with the handle. The bowl: 6 in. diameter x 3 in. height Marked as shown – the expected light wear and patina.
  • Creator:
    Sheffield Silver Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Style:
    International Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lucite,Silver Plate,Wood,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The expected light wear and patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758226341952

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