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Antique Hand Finished Coal Scuttle, English, Copper, Brass, Fireside, Victorian
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Antique Hand Finished Coal Scuttle, English, Copper, Brass, Fireside, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique hand finished coal scuttle. An English, copper and brass fireside store or fuel keeper, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Wonderfully traditional scuttle with a traditional, hand beaten form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality copper presents warm amber hues with a light patination

Gently patinated interior presents well for the age and intended use

Rolled brass handle mounted upon club shaped backplates

Rear handle also crafted in brass, as is the base

Raised upon a plinth foot with rolled edges

Suitable for logs, kindling and all other fuel types

This is a charming antique hand-finished coal scuttle, exhibiting great colour and a traditional hearthside appeal. Unusual in the use of a brass base for extra distinction. A treat for the country house cottage fireplace, delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Max Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Height to Handle: 46cm (18'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229712
Dealers Internal Reference
26189
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Description
This is an antique hand finished coal scuttle.
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An English, copper and brass fireside store or fuel keeper, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

Wonderfully traditional scuttle with a traditional, hand beaten form

fig 1. An antique Victorian hand-hammered copper coal scuttle featuring a raised rear lip, rolled rim, and an overhead brass swing handle.
fig 1. Antique Hand Finished Coal Scuttle, English, Copper, Brass, Fireside, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality copper presents warm amber hues with a light patination

Gently patinated interior presents well for the age and intended use

Rolled brass handle mounted upon club shaped backplates

fig 2. An antique Victorian hand-hammered copper coal scuttle featuring a raised rear lip, rolled rim, and an overhead brass swing handle.
fig 2. Antique Hand Finished Coal Scuttle, English, Copper, Brass, Fireside, Victorian

Rear handle also crafted in brass, as is the base

Raised upon a plinth foot with rolled edges

Suitable for logs, kindling and all other fuel types

This is a charming antique hand-finished coal scuttle, exhibiting great colour and a traditional hearthside appeal. Unusual in the use of a brass base for extra distinction. A treat for the country house cottage fireplace, delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Max Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Height to Handle: 46cm (18'')

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229712
Dealers Internal Ref
26189
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian hand-hammered copper coal scuttle featuring a raised rear lip, rolled rim, and an overhead brass swing handle.
Antique Hand Finished Coal Scuttle, English, Copper, Brass, Fireside, Victorian
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An antique Victorian hand-hammered copper coal scuttle featuring a raised rear lip, rolled rim, and an overhead brass swing handle.
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  • ObjectCoal Scuttles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Copper
  • MotifsHand-planished finish, Brass swing handle, Contoured scoop rim, Trefoil brass rivets
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This is an antique Victorian hand finished coal scuttle, dating to circa 1860. The piece is formed from copper and brass, displaying warm amber hues and a desirable aged patina across its hand-beaten body. Notable details include a contoured scoop rim, a raised rear lip, and a hand-planished finish. The overhead swing handle is mounted upon club-shaped backplates with trefoil brass rivets, while the base is also executed in brass. A rolled plinth foot supports the structure, which exhibits a gently patinated interior and signs of age including surface wear. Measuring 31 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, the scuttle is well-suited for holding logs, kindling, and other fuel types. It provides a traditional fireside store for a hearthside location within a country house cottage or farmhouse fireplace setting.

FAQs

A Victorian coal scuttle is a specialized metal vessel designed during the nineteenth century to hold and pour coal directly into domestic fireplaces and stoves. These items were essential household equipment during the coal-heating era and were crafted in various forms, including helmet and bucket shapes.

Victorian coal scuttles were primarily constructed from sheet copper, brass, cast iron, or japanned tinplate. Hand-hammering, planishing, and copper riveting were standard methods used to join the body sections and affix metal handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century copper scuttles typically feature irregular hand-planished hammer marks, copper or brass rivets, folded metal seams, and natural surface oxidisation. Earlier examples often show evidence of historical repairs, lead soldering, or cast brass handle mounts.

An antique coal scuttle functions effectively as a fireside log or kindling container alongside a wood-burning stove or traditional open fireplace. Alternatively, these metallic containers can be repurposed as decorative planters or used for floor-level storage in hallways and living spaces.

Maintain copper and brass by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove soot and surface residue. To preserve historical patina, avoid aggressive chemical cleaners; non-abrasive metal pastes or beeswax coatings can be applied sparingly to clean metal without stripping age character.
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