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A Fabulous 19th Century Polished Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
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A Fabulous 19th Century Polished Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle

19th century
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A fabulous 19th Century polished brass coal scuttle of gorgeous quality and with lovely concentric reeded detail throughout. The finely hand carved ring turned wooden handle is supported on decorative brass scroll supports, raised over moulded body of helmet form with a further handle to the rear and matching polished brass fire tongs, terminating on a moulded, domed rectangular base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle to the 19th Century.

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SA1123075
Dealers Internal Reference
A2938
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Description
A fabulous 19th Century polished brass coal scuttle of gorgeous quality and with lovely concentric reeded detail throughout. The finely hand carved ring turned wooden handle is supported on decorative brass scroll supports, raised over moulded body of helmet form with a further handle to the rear and matching polished brass fire tongs, terminating on a moulded, domed rectangular base.
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123075
Dealers Internal Ref
A2938
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Yeats Country Antiques
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century polished brass coal scuttle shaped like a helmet with a turned handle and pedestal base.
A Fabulous 19th Century Polished Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
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A nineteenth-century polished brass coal scuttle shaped like a helmet with a turned handle and pedestal base.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPolished Brass, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHelmet silhouette, Stepped pedestal base, Turned wooden handle, Incised line detailing
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian coal scuttle follows a helmet silhouette style with an English Country House design vibe. The piece is constructed from polished brass and wood, presenting a shiny gold finish throughout its moulded body. Visible details include concentric reeded detailing, a hand-carved ring-turned wooden handle set on brass scroll supports, a rear handle, and a stepped domed rectangular pedestal base with incised line ornamentation. Surface signs of age comprise small dents and dark tarnished spots on the curved body. The dimensions measure 42 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Placed on a fireplace hearth, it serves as a traditional accessory for holding coal or logs beside an active hearth.

FAQs

A helmet coal scuttle is a fireside container shaped like an inverted military helmet, designed during the Victorian era for holding and pouring coal or kindling.

Nineteenth-century coal scuttles were traditionally crafted from heavy-gauge brass, copper, or sheet iron, often incorporating turned wood or cast metal carrying handles and riveted pedestal bases.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-riveted seams, subtle construction imperfections, age-consistent surface oxidisation, and rolled edges rather than modern machine stamping.

A brass coal scuttle can be placed beside a fireplace hearth to store kindling, rolled blankets, or umbrellas, introducing a warm metallic accent to modern living spaces.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and using a dedicated brass polish occasionally to clear tarnish, avoiding abrasive sponges that scratch the finish.
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