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    Posted 11 years ago

    glitterbells
    (5 items)

    Bought this years ago and has been in storage.

    It measures 12" long and the lid is 7" round

    When I bought it; I thought it was for cooking - now I'm not so
    sure.

    I have seen 2 that are similar and it said "silent butler"

    but what does that mean? What was it used for and about

    what time period?

    Appreciate any help.

    Thank you

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    Comments

    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      As I recall, a silent butler was used to dump small trash (cigarette butts etc) into so trash was out of sight & dumped later.
    2. glitterbells, 11 years ago
      Thank you blunderbuss2!

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