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Quality Antique Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle and Shovel
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Quality Antique Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle and Shovel

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian copper coal scuttle and shovel having a lovely shaped scuttle raised on a circular base, with a swing handle to the top and a copper shovel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016513
Dealers Internal Reference
786
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality antique Victorian copper coal scuttle and shovel having a lovely shaped scuttle raised on a circular base, with a swing handle to the top and a copper shovel.
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016513
Dealers Internal Ref
786
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear.

Quality Antique Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle and Shovel

Archive II Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View II
Archive III Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View III
Archive IV Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View IV
Archive V Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View V
Archive VI Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View VI
Archive VII Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear. View IX
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Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear.
Quality antique Victorian copper coal scuttle and shovel
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Victorian copper helmet-style coal scuttle featuring a circular pedestal base, brass swing handle, and an integrated metal shovel stored at the rear.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHelmet shape, Pedestal base, Swing handle, Shovel holder
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian fireside accessory is a helmet-style coal scuttle and shovel dating from 1880 in the English Country House style. Fabricated from copper with brass hardware, the piece displays warm copper tones with polished brass mounts. Visible details include a flared circular pedestal base, horizontal ribbing around the upper body, an upright swing handle secured by decorative brass side plates, and a rear holder containing an integrated metal shovel. The surfaces show natural ageing with minor surface marks and a gentle patina. Dimensions are 37 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Positioned on a fireplace hearth, the scuttle serves as a functional fireside container for solid fuel while adding traditional character to living room interiors. The compact footprint fits neatly beside an active fireplace or within a decorative hearth display, offering practical storage for coal or kindling alongside period aesthetic appeal.

FAQs

A coal scuttle, often crafted in a helmet shape during the Victorian era, is a practical metal vessel designed to store and pour coal beside domestic fireplaces.

Coal scuttles were predominantly crafted from sheet copper, brass, or iron, featuring brazed seams, cast brass fittings, and sturdy metal handles.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-riveted joinery, brazed seams, natural surface oxidisation, heavy gauge metal construction, and matching scoops or shovels.

Positioned on a hearth, a copper scuttle functions as a functional holder for kindling or firewood while adding warm metallic tones to living space firesides.

Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth and polish gently with specialized metal polish if a bright finish is desired, or leave unpolished to maintain the aged patina.
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