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Antique Victorian Quality Brass-mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle
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Antique Victorian Quality Brass-mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian coal scuttle beautifully made in richly figured walnut with decorative pierced brass mounts. The shaped body features brass strapwork detailing and side panels with attractive grain patterning. The hinged lid lifts to reveal a clean interior for storing coal, kindling, or fireplace accessories.

The piece retains its original brass scoop mounted neatly on the back. The scrolling brass carrying handle is both practical and decorative adding elegance to the overall design. The scuttle stands securely and displays well from all angles.

This is a particularly stylish and well-preserved example suitable for use beside an open fire or wood burner and equally appealing as a decorative accent in a country house or period interior.

Condition Report:

Good condition with warm colour and patina. Light age-related wear and small marks consistent with use, as expected for a piece of this age. Structurally sound and ready for use.

Dimensions:

H 36 cm (14.1”)

W 31.5 cm (12.4”)

D 58 cm (22.8”)

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Materials: Walnut with Brass Mounts and Original Scoop

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177108
Dealers Internal Reference
2920
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A fine Victorian coal scuttle beautifully made in richly figured walnut with decorative pierced brass mounts. The shaped body features brass strapwork detailing and side panels with attractive grain patterning.
The hinged lid lifts to reveal a clean interior for storing coal, kindling, or fireplace accessories.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian walnut coal scuttle featuring ornate brass strap hinges, decorative corner mounts, and a brass top carrying handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Quality Brass-mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle

The piece retains its original brass scoop mounted neatly on the back. The scrolling brass carrying handle is both practical and decorative adding elegance to the overall design. The scuttle stands securely and displays well from all angles.

fig 2. A Victorian walnut coal scuttle featuring ornate brass strap hinges, decorative corner mounts, and a brass top carrying handle.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Quality Brass-mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle

This is a particularly stylish and well-preserved example suitable for use beside an open fire or wood burner and equally appealing as a decorative accent in a country house or period interior.

Condition Report:

fig 3. A Victorian walnut coal scuttle featuring ornate brass strap hinges, decorative corner mounts, and a brass top carrying handle.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Quality Brass-mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle

Good condition with warm colour and patina. Light age-related wear and small marks consistent with use, as expected for a piece of this age. Structurally sound and ready for use.

Dimensions:

H 36 cm (14.1”)

W 31.5 cm (12.4”)

D 58 cm (22.8”)

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Materials: Walnut with Brass Mounts and Original Scoop

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177108
Dealers Internal Ref
2920
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian walnut coal scuttle featuring ornate brass strap hinges, decorative corner mounts, and a brass top carrying handle.
Antique Victorian Quality Brass-Mounted Walnut Coal / Log Scuttle
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A Victorian walnut coal scuttle featuring ornate brass strap hinges, decorative corner mounts, and a brass top carrying handle.
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A coal scuttle, frequently referred to as a purdonium during the nineteenth century, is a specialised box designed to store coal or kindling adjacent to a fireplace. These containers were designed with sloped drop-down lids and fitted metal liners to facilitate fuel transfer while keeping ashes contained.

Victorian coal scuttles were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often lined with removable zinc or iron inserts. External decoration frequently featured polished brass handles, corner brackets, and ornate strap hinges.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display period joinery techniques, natural wood grain variation, and hand-fitted brass hardware showing genuine age and mild oxidisation. Original removable metal liners, brass carrying handles, and sloped fronts are characteristic features of the era.

While originally intended for coal, these wooden boxes serve as functional fireside storage for modern kindling, firewood, or hearth accessories. They can also be repurposed in living areas as storage containers for books or domestic items near a hearth or alcove.

Dust the wood surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the timber finish. Clean brass hardware with a dry microfibre cloth to preserve natural patina, avoiding liquid polishes that might seep into the surrounding wood.
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