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Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle and Shovel
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Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle and Shovel

19th century
Sold 1 August 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A top quality Victorian solid brass coal scuttle with embossed decoration, cast fittings and original shovel c.1880. Heavy gauge solid brass with gadrooned design embossed decoration to the front and rolled rim to the top; circular foot with rolled rim to the base. Decorative cast fittings to the swing handle and matching handle to the rear, which also holds the original matching coal shovel. Presented in excellent dent and damage free condition with a deep polish ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Scuttle measures 19" wide including rear handle x 10" deep x 14" high or 20" high with handle up. Shovel measures 5" wide x 13" high including handle.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

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SA1156248
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41700
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A top quality Victorian solid brass coal scuttle with embossed decoration, cast fittings and original shovel c.1880.
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Heavy gauge solid brass with gadrooned design embossed decoration to the front and rolled rim to the top; circular foot with rolled rim to the base.
Sturmans Antiques

Decorative cast fittings to the swing handle and matching handle to the rear, which also holds the original matching coal shovel. Presented in excellent dent and damage free condition with a deep polish ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Scuttle measures 19" wide including rear handle x 10" deep x 14" high or 20" high with handle up. Shovel measures 5" wide x 13" high including handle.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156248
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41700
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle and Shovel

Archive II A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. View II
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Archive IV A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. View IV
Archive V A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. View V
Archive VI A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip. View VI
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A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip.
Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle and Shovel
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A polished brass Victorian coal scuttle featuring an embossed body, pedestal base, upright handle, and matching shovel with a turned wooden grip.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wood
  • ColourPolished Gold
  • MotifsEmbossed repousse details, Pedestal base, Turned wooden handle grip, Upright swing handle
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Coal scuttles became prominent during the Victorian era as central heating was non-existent and coal fires were the primary source of domestic warmth, requiring functional yet decorative containers to store coal near the fireplace.

These items are typically constructed from sheet brass, often joined by dovetail seams or folded joints, featuring cast brass handles, pedestal bases, and sometimes turned wood grips on the shovel.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction methods such as hand-beaten hammering marks, hand-cut screws or rivets, and natural patination and wear consistent with age, whereas mass-produced modern replicas often feature uniform machine stamping and lack subtle surface variations.

A polished metal fireside accessory adds reflective warmth and texture to a living room, and can be used as a standalone decorative object beside the hearth or utilized to store dried botanicals and kindling.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft dry cloth and occasionally applying a gentle brass cleaner only if necessary, whilst preserving the historical patina and avoiding abrasive chemicals that can strip the metal surface.
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