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Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle

19th century
Sold 31 January 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian embossed brass coal scuttle with cast fittings and dust shield to the top c.1890. Flared form with folded seem to each side; the bottom half embossed with stylised leaf design decoration with complementing decoration to the foot. Decorative cast brass hinge to the swing handle with a covered back section to prevent dust blowing back. The dust shield with decoration to complement the base. Superb quality and condition, newly polished ready for use. Measures 15" wide x 11" deep x 13" high with handle down or 18" high with handle up.

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
33cm (12.99")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1192933
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42836
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Description
A Victorian embossed brass coal scuttle with cast fittings and dust shield to the top c.1890.
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Flared form with folded seem to each side; the bottom half embossed with stylised leaf design decoration with complementing decoration to the foot.
Sturmans Antiques

Decorative cast brass hinge to the swing handle with a covered back section to prevent dust blowing back. The dust shield with decoration to complement the base. Superb quality and condition, newly polished ready for use. Measures 15" wide x 11" deep x 13" high with handle down or 18" high with handle up.

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

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192933
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42836
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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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle

Archive II An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. View II
Archive III An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. View III
Archive IV An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. View IV
Archive V An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. View V
Archive VI An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base. View VI
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An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base.
Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle
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An angled shot of an antique Victorian brass coal scuttle featuring an arched carry handle, a slanted hinged lid, and embossed repousse patterns around the body and base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRepousse embossed decoration, Arched swing handle, Hinged lid, Raised pedestal base
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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Coal scuttles became essential household items during the Victorian era as coal central heating was non-existent, requiring fuel to be transported from cellars to individual fireplaces in every room.

They were predominantly constructed from sheet brass, copper, or iron, often featuring ceramic handles, wooden grips, and internal tin or iron liners to contain the fuel.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period manufacturing techniques such as hand-beaten repousse decoration, dovetail or folded seams, cast brass mounts, and natural age-related patina on the metal.

They can be utilised as functional fireside fuel containers or repurposed as decorative vessels for dried botanicals and logs in both traditional and contemporary hearth settings.

Regular dusting with a soft cloth preserves the surface, while the application of unabrasive microcrystalline wax helps protect the metal from oxidisation without removing the historic patina.
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