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19th Century Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle

19th century
Description

19th century victorian brass coal scuttle circa 1890.

Decorative cast lion brass masks form the supports for the wood and brass handle.

Standing on 3 paw feet, good quality example from the 19th century.

Minor expected surface marks.  handle with some flexibility but fine to use.

Height: 18 1/2"  (with handle up)

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the 19th Century.

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SA1012004
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EA1883
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Description
19th century victorian brass coal scuttle circa 1890.

Decorative cast lion brass masks form the supports for the wood and brass handle.

Standing on 3 paw feet, good quality example from the 19th century.

Minor expected surface marks.  handle with some flexibility but fine to use.

Height: 18 1/2"  (with handle up)

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1012004
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1883
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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19th Century Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle

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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century hammered brass helmet coal scuttle with an overhead handle, ornate side mounts, and paw feet.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN BRASS COAL SCUTTLE
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A 19th-century hammered brass helmet coal scuttle with an overhead handle, ornate side mounts, and paw feet.
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Coal scuttles became essential fireside containers during the 19th century as coal replaced wood as the primary heating fuel in Victorian homes. Crafted in functional shapes like the helmet or scoop profile, brass variants added decorative elegance to domestic hearths.

Victorian coal scuttles were primarily constructed from sheet metal, copper, and brass, often featuring cast iron or cast brass handles, feet, and decorative mounts. Many featured hand-hammered textures alongside rolled rims for structural durability.

Authentic 19th-century pieces generally show signs of period construction, including hand-riveted joins, cast brass mounts with hand-chased details, uneven hammered patterns, and natural oxidisation within crevices. Weight is also a key indicator, as genuine period brassware possesses substantial mass compared to modern reproductions.

An antique coal scuttle functions effectively beside a traditional stove or open hearth to store kindling, pinecones, or rolled newspapers. Alternatively, designers place these metal vessels in living rooms or entryways repurposed as plant holders or umbrella stands.

Maintain brass hearthware by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a specialized metal polish to restore lustre if desired. To preserve aged patina in decorative relief areas, avoid aggressive chemical cleaners and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax.
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