Helen Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Much more down to earth than LED flashing pepper pots...I remember that when I visited France as a teenager several decades ago, the family I stayed with had a cute little dustpan and brush specially for sweeping breadcrumbs off the table at the end of the meal. Much better than a damp cloth.Try as I might I haven't been able to find anything similar now that I want one, apart from one really old, unappetising example at a vide grenier. Don't people use them any more? And if they do, what are they called - what do I ask for in a shop? Which shops? The supermarkets don't have them and neither do the rather tasteful tablewares shop in Falaise nor the local quincaillerie.Suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I haven't seen an article exactly as you have described. But, in Intermarche, I did see a little plastic brush like a miniature version of a Hoover head. If you could imagine a small Ewebank (spelling?) without a handle, that will be it.Not so dinky or pretty as a little pan and brush but should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Something like this?or these?or this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]Something like this?[/quote]Almost perfect! Not quite sure about the decoration on this particular model but a ramasse miettes is clearly what I am looking for - and Ebay is a great idea!Many thanksHelen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 In face Ebay (UK as well as French) has several lovely antique ones! This forum is fantastic at solving life's little problems!!Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill<br><br>Jill (99) Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 [quote user="Helen"]Much more down to earth than LED flashing pepper pots...I remember that when I visited France as a teenager several decades ago, the family I stayed with had a cute little dustpan and brush specially for sweeping breadcrumbs off the table at the end of the meal. Much better than a damp cloth.Try as I might I haven't been able to find anything similar now that I want one, apart from one really old, unappetising example at a vide grenier. Don't people use them any more? And if they do, what are they called - what do I ask for in a shop? Which shops? The supermarkets don't have them and neither do the rather tasteful tablewares shop in Falaise nor the local quincaillerie.Suggestions please?[/quote]When my husband's granny died - and this was in England - I was asked what I wanted as a souvenir and I chose a table brush and dustpan. I'd never seen one before and I've never seen one since. She was of the lunch at 12 and cucumber sandwiches at 4 brigade and I just remember her sweeping the table with that brush and pan. It was a specific memory for me, but I must admit, I've not used it. I expect it is buried in the attic somewhere. It would be ok for crumbs from aaaafternoon tea, but no good for spag bol! For example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyloxy25 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I am sorry this reply is very late, but I just happened across it, while browsing for something else, as one does. I know exactly what you mean a little pan with a brush that fits into it. I bought one for my daughter a few years ago from Carrefour it was in the car section, I had assumed it was for cleaning up debri from car seats etc., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote user="Helen"]This forum is fantastic at solving life's little problems![/quote]Helen, everything is relative they say but please permit me to observe that you have an enviable life if you class this as a problem, even a little one [kiss][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheslake Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Good idea....With pains & baquettes on the passenger seat everyday the amount of crumbs is always embarrassing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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