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Arts and Crafts Brass Coal Helmet
Beresford Antiques LTD
for sale €380     $413
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Arts and Crafts Brass Coal Helmet

1900 - 1920
Description

Solid brass coal helmet with original shovel on a circular plinth base The shovel and the coal scuttle have a decorative hand forged iron handle in excellent condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Antique Brass Coal Helmet to the 1910s.

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SA823848
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Description
Solid brass coal helmet with original shovel on a circular plinth base The shovel and the coal scuttle have a decorative hand forged iron handle in excellent condition
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Antique Brass Coal Helmet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA823848
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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An Arts and Crafts style brass coal helmet with a textured hood, a wire-wrapped swing handle, a round pedestal base, and a matching hand shovel.
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YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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An Arts and Crafts style brass coal helmet with a textured hood, a wire-wrapped swing handle, a round pedestal base, and a matching hand shovel.
Arts and crafts brass coal helmet
Ref: SA823848
An Arts and Crafts style brass coal helmet with a textured hood, a wire-wrapped swing handle, a round pedestal base, and a matching hand shovel.
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Coal helmets, also known as coal scuttles or hods, originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as utilitarian vessels designed to transport and pour coal into home fireplaces. During the Victorian and Arts & Crafts eras, brass versions became decorative hearth accessories, shaped like helmets with angled spouts to facilitate direct tipping into grate fires.

Traditional coal scuttles were constructed primarily from sheet brass or copper, frequently joined with rivets and supported on cast or raised pedestal bases. Many late 19th-century and early 20th-century pieces feature hand-hammered or stippled surface textures alongside wrought metal handles and integrated shovel brackets at the rear.

Authentic period coal helmets often display visible hand-riveted joints, natural unevenness from hand-hammering, and genuine surface oxidisation within crevices. Original shovels will typically match the design motifs of the vessel and fit into custom-made rear brackets rather than loose modern fittings.

In contemporary interiors, a coal scuttle functions well when placed alongside a wood-burning stove or traditional open fireplace to hold kindling, pinecones, or logs. Alternatively, these decorative metal vessels can be repurposed as unique planter holders or standalone hearth features.

To preserve historic brass, dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent grime accumulation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that remove natural aged patina; a gentle application of specialised microcrystalline wax helps protect the surface while retaining historic character.
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