Estate Collection Silverplate - Antler Handled Crumb Tray C1914

$ 145.00

Estate Collection Silverplate - Antler Handled Crumb Tray C1914

$ 145.00

The crumb scoop was a Victorian invention that arrived in the 1850's.  This was an important dinner table accessory, designed to be used by servers to scoop away the crumbs made during dinner. This created a clean table before dessert was served. The wide blade on the front collected the crumbs. Made by Ellis & Sons , Sheffield c1914 UK.  approx 13 1/2"L