silent butler

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

1. n. A small receptacle with a handle and hinged cover, used for collecting ashes and crumbs.

Wiktionary

1. n. A dustpan with a hinged lid into which crumbs or ash from an ashtray are put.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes