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Victorian Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle Christopher Dresser
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Victorian Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle Christopher Dresser

19th century
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A handsome and rare antique Victorian Gothic Revival coal scuttle attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser for Benham & Froud circa 1880. In wonderfully aged oak with original patina and decorated with fancy patinated iron strap work fittings. It features a turned handle and pegged construction, the lid lifts to reveal a removable liner. A handsome addition to any fireplace, ideal for storing coal or kindling.

Construction/Wood:

Oak / Iron Strap work

Condition Report:

Good condition with good colour and patina. Marks and scuffs commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 35cm

Depth: 47cm

Height to Top of Handle: 40cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

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SA1233015
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A handsome and rare antique Victorian Gothic Revival coal scuttle attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser for Benham & Froud circa 1880.
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In wonderfully aged oak with original patina and decorated with fancy patinated iron strap work fittings.
Antique Furniture Direct

It features a turned handle and pegged construction, the lid lifts to reveal a removable liner. A handsome addition to any fireplace, ideal for storing coal or kindling.

fig 1. A Victorian Gothic Revival dark oak coal scuttle featuring sloped timber lids, a turned handle, and black wrought iron scrollwork straps.
fig 1. Victorian Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle Christopher Dresser

Construction/Wood:

Oak / Iron Strap work

Condition Report:

Good condition with good colour and patina. Marks and scuffs commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 35cm

Depth: 47cm

Height to Top of Handle: 40cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233015
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Archive I A Victorian Gothic Revival dark oak coal scuttle featuring sloped timber lids, a turned handle, and black wrought iron scrollwork straps.

Victorian Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle Christopher Dresser

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A Victorian Gothic Revival dark oak coal scuttle featuring sloped timber lids, a turned handle, and black wrought iron scrollwork straps.
Victorian Gothic Revival Coal Scuttle Christopher Dresser
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A Victorian Gothic Revival dark oak coal scuttle featuring sloped timber lids, a turned handle, and black wrought iron scrollwork straps.
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A coal scuttle, also known as a purdonium, is a decorative fireside vessel designed to hold coal or kindling, characterized during the Victorian Gothic Revival period by medieval architectural shapes, solid timber, and stylized ironwork.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, reinforced with decorative wrought iron or brass straps, scrollwork hinges, and removable metal liners.

Authentic pieces feature period construction details including hand-riveted ironwork, heavy quarter-sawn timber, decorative iron scrolls, hand-turned handles, and original internal metal lining.

An antique coal scuttle can be placed alongside a contemporary fireplace as a log store, or utilised in an entryway as a storage bin for umbrellas and everyday items.

Timber surfaces should be dusted with a dry cloth and treated with neutral beeswax paste, while iron fittings require light brushing to clean without removing the natural aged patina.
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