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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.<ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/patents?id=aCxYAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=%22silent+butler%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9fG6T7GBLqGLiAKRrZHVDQ&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=%22silent%20butler%22&f=false |title=Patent US2752622 - COMBINED SILENT BUTLER AND CRUMBER - Google Patents |publisher=Google.com |date=1953-07-01 |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y210/m06/abu0264/s06 |title=Collector's Corner: Silent Butler |publisher=Auctionbytes.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref> They were more common prior to the modern period, and enjoyed some popularity as a home construction project in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=hCQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA166&dq=%22silent+butler%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=mPG6T4jOC6OdiAL9zqjWDQ&ved=0CEYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22silent%20butler%22&f=false |title=Popular Science - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=OSQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA178&dq=%22silent+butler%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=mPG6T4jOC6OdiAL9zqjWDQ&ved=0CE8Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=%22silent%20butler%22&f=false |title=Popular Science - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4tgDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA185&dq=%22silent+butler%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=mPG6T4jOC6OdiAL9zqjWDQ&ved=0CFMQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22silent%20butler%22&f=false |title=Popular Mechanics - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref> They are now often considered [[collector's item]]s, or are valued for their [[retro]] appeal.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Peak of Chic |url=http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/2009/10/silent-butler-and-some-canapes.html |title=The Peak of Chic®: The Silent Butler and Some Canapes |publisher=Thepeakofchic.blogspot.com |date=2009-10-08 |accessdate=2013-03-23}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 06:34, 23 March 2013
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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 prior to the modern period, and enjoyed some popularity 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
- ^ "Patent US2752622 - COMBINED SILENT BUTLER AND CRUMBER - Google Patents". Google.com. 1953-07-01. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Collector's Corner: Silent Butler". Auctionbytes.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Popular Science - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Popular Science - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Popular Mechanics - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ The Peak of Chic (2009-10-08). "The Peak of Chic®: The Silent Butler and Some Canapes". Thepeakofchic.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.