This beautiful 2-piece, hand wrought aluminum object is a “crumb catcher.” It is marked “Continental” Chrysanthemum pattern. Aluminum items of every sort from tableware to jewelry were made by dozens of companies from the early 20th century into the 1940s. A decade ago aluminum became a popular collectible and prices were high for quality pieces.
They were used in refined homes or hotels both in Europe (and England) early then later in America. When tablecloths had crumbs spilled on them but were not too soiled as to warrant complete changeover or laundering, servants (or later housewives themselves) would sweep the crumbs off the tablecloth, leaving it tidy for the next meal.
We had many readers who correctly identified our June What Is It. Congratulations, everyone, you have won a year’s subscription to the Mountain States Collector. We sure enjoyed hearing from you!
Follow Us