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Very Attractive Antique Brass Coal Scuttle
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Very Attractive Antique Brass Coal Scuttle

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 December 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A superb 19th Century polished brass coal scuttle and shovel of unusual Robert Adam style design. The hinged lid and top is profusely embossed with tied ribbons, flower heads, harebells, honeysuckle and drapes. Surmounted with an ornate and decorative handle with ebonised ring turned wooden carrying handle and matching shovel. The whole supported on an elegant gadrooned square base. Condition- Very good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Max.Height (to top of shovel handle)…24’’/ 61cm. Width…11.5’’/ 29.5cm. Depth…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £28.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Scuttle to the 1900s.

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SA1128547
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24733
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A superb 19th Century polished brass coal scuttle and shovel of unusual Robert Adam style design.
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The hinged lid and top is profusely embossed with tied ribbons, flower heads, harebells, honeysuckle and drapes.
John Howkins Antiques

Surmounted with an ornate and decorative handle with ebonised ring turned wooden carrying handle and matching shovel. The whole supported on an elegant gadrooned square base. Condition- Very good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Max.Height (to top of shovel handle)…24’’/ 61cm. Width…11.5’’/ 29.5cm. Depth…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £28.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Scuttle to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128547
Dealers Internal Ref
24733
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique polished brass coal scuttle with an embossed angled lid, turned wooden handles, and a stepped footed base.
Very Attractive Antique Brass Coal Scuttle
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An antique polished brass coal scuttle with an embossed angled lid, turned wooden handles, and a stepped footed base.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wood, Iron
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsEmbossed urn and swag design, Stepped reeded base, Turned wooden handles, Matching coal shovel
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Coal scuttles became prominent during the 19th century as coal grew to be the primary domestic heating fuel in British homes, often crafted with decorative repousse panels to display wealth in the parlour.

These items were typically constructed from sheet brass or copper, featuring wooden handles and often incorporating iron internal liners to withstand the weight and abrasive nature of coal.

Authentic period examples feature hand-beaten or stamped brass construction with dovetail joints or heavy riveting, patination consistent with age, and wooden handles showing genuine wear.

Positioned beside a functional fireplace, a metallic coal scuttle acts as a reflective texture contrast against stone or brick hearths, and can double as a storage vessel for kindling or rolled blankets.

Maintain the brass by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the historic patina, preserving the natural oxidisation accumulated over decades.
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