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Pair of Victorian French Cast Iron Scuttles
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Pair of Victorian French Cast Iron Scuttles

19th century
Description

Superb French "turtle" shaped cast iron coal scuttles with white enamel lids from the wonderful Victorian era. The cast iron hinged lids are beautifully decorated with flowers and leaves and are in good working order and only have some very small enamel losses. Standing on 4 iron legs these attractive coal scuttles will look great on either side of a fire place or they would make very decorative ice bucket or wine cooler and would look stunning on either side of a bar counter.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cast Iron Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

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SA1080036
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2466
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Superb French "turtle" shaped cast iron coal scuttles with white enamel lids from the wonderful Victorian era.
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The cast iron hinged lids are beautifully decorated with flowers and leaves and are in good working order and only have some very small enamel losses.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Standing on 4 iron legs these attractive coal scuttles will look great on either side of a fire place or they would make very decorative ice bucket or wine cooler and would look stunning on either side of a bar counter.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cast Iron Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080036
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2466
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A pair of Victorian French cast iron scuttles featuring black painted bodies, raised feet, and white enamelled relief-moulded lids.

Pair of Victorian French Cast Iron Scuttles

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A pair of Victorian French cast iron scuttles featuring black painted bodies, raised feet, and white enamelled relief-moulded lids.
Pair of Victorian French Cast Iron Scuttles
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A pair of Victorian French cast iron scuttles featuring black painted bodies, raised feet, and white enamelled relief-moulded lids.
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FAQs

Historically, cast iron scuttles were designed to hold and transport coal or kindling near hearths during the nineteenth century.

These items are constructed from heavy cast iron poured into moulds, often featuring decorative vitreous enamel coatings applied to exterior surfaces for heat resistance and ornament.

Authentic Victorian-era French pieces typically feature cast moulding marks, substantial weight, period Rococo-style decorative relief work, and natural signs of enamel wear around contact points.

A pair can be placed symmetrically beside a fireplace hearth or repurposed as unique interior planters or architectural accents in modern living areas.

Wipe the surfaces with a soft dry cloth, keep the cast iron free from moisture to prevent rust, and treat unglazed iron sections with mineral oil or microcrystalline wax.
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