Antique silver-plated crumb tray, a type of tableware manufactured by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.. 

Product Identification

• Manufacturer: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. was a prominent American silver company founded in 1866 in Wallingford, Connecticut. The company became part of the International Silver Company in 1899.

• Type: Crumb tray (or crumb scoop). These were commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to sweep breadcrumbs from the table between courses.

• Material: Typically crafted from quadruple silver plate. This was a common manufacturing technique used by the company for hollowware.

• Design: The tray features an ornate, ruffled, or scalloped edge and an engraved floral motif in the center. 

Full disclosure: heavy scratches on the one side of the item from previous "cleaning ."

9½" × 8"

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