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Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter
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Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
Description

P012 This elegant late Victorian copper coal scuttle, dating to circa 1890, showcases exceptional late 19th-century craftsmanship. The piece features a rich copper body accented by decorative brass mounts and retains its original internal liner and robust lift-up handle. It stands securely on four outswept brass feet, each embellished with intricate scrollwork.

While historically utilised for fireside hearth storage, this versatile antique offers a timeless aesthetic that transitions perfectly into contemporary interiors as a sophisticated statement planter.

The piece has been professionally cleaned and polished to highlight its natural patina. It presents in antique condition, entirely free from breaks, structural splits, or historical repairs, and is ready for immediate installation.

Please take a look at our full collection of curated antique furniture, coal bins and planters.

H1ft 2.5'' W1ft 2'' d1ft 2''

H37cm W36cm D36cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09589441
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Cast brass scroll feet and pierced mounts: hearth metalwork typical of the late 19th century.
Original sheet-metal liner: darkened and oxidised from decades of coal fireside use.
Verdigris and oxidisation settled in the crevices of brasswork: age in sheltered areas.
Hand-riveted brass strapwork along base: construction standard before modern welding.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227063
Dealers Internal Reference
p012
Dealers Notes

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We offer FREE shipping on most of our furniture ( within mainland UK – England, Wales and some parts of Scotland)

For areas outside of mainland UK please contact us for a shipping quote.

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All our furniture has been restored in our workshop and is ready to use at home.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@spinka.co or 07517940350 (00447517940350 what’s app).

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We aim to deliver within 14 days (UK mainland), and we only use professional courier services.

We also offer global air and sea freight with our trusted shipper.

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If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please inform us by email within 48 hours of receiving your item.

We will then arrange a collection and issue a full refund.

The cost of return will be equal to the original delivery cost even when the cost is included (usually between £70-£185) and will be deducted from your refund.

We do not refund the original delivery cost.

The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
P012 This elegant late Victorian copper coal scuttle, dating to circa 1890, showcases exceptional late 19th-century craftsmanship.
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The piece features a rich copper body accented by decorative brass mounts and retains its original internal liner and robust lift-up handle.
Spinka & Co

It stands securely on four outswept brass feet, each embellished with intricate scrollwork.

fig 1. A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle.
fig 1. Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter

While historically utilised for fireside hearth storage, this versatile antique offers a timeless aesthetic that transitions perfectly into contemporary interiors as a sophisticated statement planter.

fig 2. A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle.
fig 2. Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter

The piece has been professionally cleaned and polished to highlight its natural patina. It presents in antique condition, entirely free from breaks, structural splits, or historical repairs, and is ready for immediate installation.

Please take a look at our full collection of curated antique furniture, coal bins and planters.

H1ft 2.5'' W1ft 2'' d1ft 2''

H37cm W36cm D36cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09589441
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Cast brass scroll feet and pierced mounts: hearth metalwork typical of the late 19th century.
Original sheet-metal liner: darkened and oxidised from decades of coal fireside use.
Verdigris and oxidisation settled in the crevices of brasswork: age in sheltered areas.
Hand-riveted brass strapwork along base: construction standard before modern welding.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227063
Dealers Internal Ref
p012
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Spinka & Co Profile Page

Trade Associations

Spinka & Co is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle.

Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter

Archive II A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View II
Archive III A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle. View XI
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Spinka & Co
Telephone 07517 940350
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Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spinka
Verified Since Mar 2019
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A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle.
Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle or Planter
Ref: SA1227063
A late Victorian copper square vessel with rounded sides, ornate cast brass handles, decorative feet, and a fitted lid with a brass drop handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHearth Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsCast brass feet, Drop ring handle, Fitted copper lid, Scrollwork mounts
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This late Victorian copper coal scuttle or planter dates to the Victorian period, presenting a square vessel with rounded sides formed in warm copper and brass. The construction incorporates a fitted copper lid with a decorative brass drop handle, ornate cast brass handles, scrollwork mounts, and outswept brass feet. The body stands at 37 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. Historically placed on a fireplace hearth, this piece functions well today in contemporary homes as a sophisticated statement planter. The design displays a rich copper body, polished metallic finishes, and clean lines free from breaks or historical repairs.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, coal scuttles were functional hearth accessories designed to transport and store coal or kindling beside open fireplaces. Wealthier households utilised decorative metal scuttles made of copper or brass to complement the drawing room or parlour decor.

Victorian hearth boxes and coal scuttles were primarily constructed from sheet copper, brass, or cast iron. Many featured decorative cast brass handles, feet, and floral or scrollwork mounts attached to a hand-riveted or soldered copper body.

Authentic late Victorian metalwork typically displays signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as dovetailed or hand-soldered seams, cast brass fittings with minor symmetry variations, and natural patination or mild oxidisation in recessed areas.

In modern interior schemes, antique copper scuttles frequently serve alternative functional roles, such as fireside log stores, indoor planters for houseplants, or decorative storage containers for magazines and textiles.

To preserve the historical patina, dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth. If polished metal is preferred, apply a non-abrasive metal cleaner specifically formulated for copper and brass, avoiding harsh chemical strippers that could alter the surface layer.
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