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Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian
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Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique fireside helmet scuttle. An English, copper coal and fuel store, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Wonderful hand beaten scuttle, a treat for a Victorian fireplace

Displaying a desirable aged patina and lightly time worn order

Quality copper presents deep amber hues with tasteful weathering

Rolled handle rotates upon shaped mounts with bonded rivets

Pleasingly shaped handle to the rear with tactile finish

Raised upon a tiered concentric foot with rolled edge

This is a delightful antique fireside helmet scuttle, with a pleasingly weathered, hand-finished appearance . Well suited to a grand fireplace. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Height to Handle: 41.5cm (16.25'')

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Our Ref: 24680

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096724
Dealers Internal Reference
24680
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Description
This is an antique fireside helmet scuttle. An English, copper coal and fuel store, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Wonderful hand beaten scuttle, a treat for a Victorian fireplace

Displaying a desirable aged patina and lightly time worn order

fig 1. A hand-hammered copper helmet coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle and riveted base.
fig 1. Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian

Quality copper presents deep amber hues with tasteful weathering

Rolled handle rotates upon shaped mounts with bonded rivets

Pleasingly shaped handle to the rear with tactile finish

Raised upon a tiered concentric foot with rolled edge

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This is a delightful antique fireside helmet scuttle, with a pleasingly weathered, hand-finished appearance.
London Fine Antiques

. Well suited to a grand fireplace. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A hand-hammered copper helmet coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle and riveted base.
fig 2. Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Height to Handle: 41.5cm (16.25'')

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

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

fig 3. A hand-hammered copper helmet coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle and riveted base.
fig 3. Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian

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: 24680

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096724
Dealers Internal Ref
24680
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A hand-hammered copper helmet coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle and riveted base.
Antique Fireside Helmet Scuttle, English, Copper, Coal, Fuel Store, Victorian
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FAQs

A helmet coal scuttle is a specialised fireside vessel shaped like an inverted military helmet, designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store and pour coal or kindling.

Victorian coal scuttles were typically crafted from sheet copper, brass, or iron, featuring planished hand-hammered finishes, riveted seams, and cast metal handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-riveted joints, subtle variations from manual hammering, natural surface oxidisation, and solid metal construction rather than lightweight plating.

A copper coal scuttle can be placed on a hearth to hold firewood, rolled blankets, or dried floral displays, introducing warm metallic tones to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

To preserve the historical patina, dust the copper regularly with a soft dry cloth; if a brighter finish is desired, apply a mild metal polish while avoiding abrasive chemicals.
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