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Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian
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Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique lidded coal scuttle. An English, brass fireside fuel store, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Strikingly vibrant colour accentuates this charming store

Displays a desirable aged patins and lightly time worn appearance

Brass beams with wonderful golden tonality to the exterior

Pleasingly original interior suitable for all fuel types, including coal and kindling

Square lid with domed centre and a tactile, chamfered handle

Adorned to each surface with a distinctive relief twist pattern

Dressed with a pair of carry handles for ease of movement

Raised upon a quartet of prominent slipper feet with scrolled motif

This is a delightful antique lidded coal scuttle, with a desirably bright finish, well suited to a grand fireside location. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Depth: 31cm (12.25'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Internal Width: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Height: 27cm (10.75'')

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Our Ref: 24516

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090841
Dealers Internal Reference
24516
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Description
This is an antique lidded coal scuttle. An English, brass fireside fuel store, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Strikingly vibrant colour accentuates this charming store

Displays a desirable aged patins and lightly time worn appearance

fig 1. An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
fig 1. Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

Brass beams with wonderful golden tonality to the exterior

Pleasingly original interior suitable for all fuel types, including coal and kindling

Square lid with domed centre and a tactile, chamfered handle

fig 2. An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
fig 2. Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

Adorned to each surface with a distinctive relief twist pattern

Dressed with a pair of carry handles for ease of movement

Raised upon a quartet of prominent slipper feet with scrolled motif

“
This is a delightful antique lidded coal scuttle, with a desirably bright finish, well suited to a grand fireside location.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
fig 3. Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Depth: 31cm (12.25'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Internal Width: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Height: 27cm (10.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
fig 4. Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24516

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090841
Dealers Internal Ref
24516
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian
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An antique square brass coal scuttle featuring side handles, scrolled vertical edge details, a domed lid with a knob finial, resting on four cast feet.
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A coal purdonium is a specialised lidded box or scuttle designed during the Victorian era to store coal neatly beside a living room fireplace while containing coal dust and concealing fuel.

Victorian coal scuttles were typically crafted from sheet brass, copper, or cast iron, often featuring cast brass handles, decorative feet, and internal removable metal liners.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of manual craftsmanship, including rolled edges, riveted joints, hand-embossed or stamped motifs, natural surface patination, and cast metal fittings.

In contemporary settings, these containers function effectively beside a fireplace as storage for wooden logs, kindling, or hearth tools, or as unique planters for indoor foliage.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth to prevent soot build-up, and avoid harsh abrasive chemicals that strip natural aged patination unless a high-shine polish is preferred.
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