{"product_id":"vintage-english-brass-fruit-silent-butler-crumb-catcher","title":"Vintage English Brass Fruit-Motif Silent Butler \/ Crumb Catcher — Choice of 2, c. 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prettiest possible way to clean crumbs off a table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vintage English silent butlers date to approximately the 1950s–1960s and feature richly embossed brass faces paired with long turned wooden handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrumb catchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, silent butlers were used after meals to discreetly sweep crumbs from a dining table. Similar pieces were also used for collecting ash around smoking tables or fireplaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach circular brass pan features a different raised fruit composition, with beautifully aged surfaces and natural patina that has developed over decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains the original semicircular hinged collection compartment, along with a stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark. A metal ring at the end of each handle allows the piece to be hung when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, they’re equally charming used as intended or simply hung on a kitchen, dining-room or bar wall as sculptural vintage objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePIÑA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapple, grapes and mixed fruit motif\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRUITS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes, pears \/ apples and mixed fruit motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vintage English silent butler \/ crumb catcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Embossed brass \/ brass-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Turned dark wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Raised fruit and foliage decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original hinged crumb \/ ash compartment on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hanging ring at end of handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Naturally aged brass patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decorative verdigris present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sold individually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2 available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall length: 19\" \u003cbr\u003eBrass pan diameter:\u003cspan\u003e 6\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with wear consistent with age and prior use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass displays oxidation, tonal variation, surface wear and areas of natural verdigris, particularly around portions of the embossed decoration and edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden handles show age-related surface wear and finish variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hinged back mechanisms and hanging rings are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patina has intentionally been preserved rather than polished away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Victorians and mid-century English households apparently decided that even crumbs deserved accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd I support that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong wooden handles, embossed fruit, old brass and a tiny hidden compartment for table crumbs — completely unnecessary by modern standards and therefore exactly the kind of object I love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it after dinner or hang it on the wall and never collect a crumb in your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth options are valid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for shipping throughout the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available at REHAUS, Oakland Park, FL. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Miami-area delivery may also be arranged for an additional fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DĒSSO CŪRATED","offers":[{"title":"FRUITS","offer_id":67668901068960,"sku":"DC-0154","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PIÑA","offer_id":67668901101728,"sku":"DC-0153","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/5863\/2864\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-09at12.41.22PM.png?v=1791564109","url":"https:\/\/shop.desso-designs.com\/products\/vintage-english-brass-fruit-silent-butler-crumb-catcher","provider":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}