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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality brass helmet coal scuttle having a shaped carrying handle with a shaped quality brass helmet coal scuttle

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the 1870s.

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SA952007
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Description
Antique Victorian quality brass helmet coal scuttle having a shaped carrying handle with a shaped quality brass helmet coal scuttle
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the 1870s.

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SA952007
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle

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A Victorian helmet-shaped brass coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle, rear carrying handle, and a polished circular pedestal base.
Antique Victorian quality brass helmet coal scuttle
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A Victorian helmet-shaped brass coal scuttle featuring an arched swing handle, rear carrying handle, and a polished circular pedestal base.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Copper
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsHelmet shape, Arched swing handle, Rear scoop handle, Stepped circular base
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Victorian fireside accessory is an English Country House style helmet coal scuttle produced around 1870. The piece is formed from brass and copper in a warm gold colour, showcasing a beaten and polished finish with visible tarnish and natural signs of age across the metal body. Decorative elements include an arched swing handle attached with shaped rivets, a small rear scoop handle, and a stepped circular base. The scuttle measures 28 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Practical placement for this item is beside a fireplace hearth in a living room or study. It functions as a traditional container for holding fuel near a fireplace while adding period character to the interior space.

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A helmet coal scuttle is a fireside vessel designed in the shape of an inverted military helmet, featuring a wide pouring spout and an arched swing handle. Popularised during the Victorian era, these containers were designed to store and tip coal directly into domestic grates.

Victorian coal scuttles were typically crafted from sheet brass, copper, or wrought iron, often assembled using copper rivets. High-quality examples featured cast brass handle mounts and heavy rolled or stepped pedestal bases to withstand solid fuel weight.

Authentic Victorian brass scuttles exhibit hand-worked seams, copper riveting, and natural oxidisation within the interior. Look for cast brass fittings secured with visible hand-finished rivets rather than modern uniform spot welds.

In contemporary interiors, a brass coal scuttle serves as a practical holder for kindling, pinecones, or logs beside a wood-burning stove. It can also be repurposed as a planter or decorative hearth focal point.

Clean the exterior using a soft cloth and a specialized brass cleaner if a bright finish is desired, or dust regularly to preserve the natural aged patina. Avoid harsh abrasive chemicals that can strip historical patination or cause discolouration.
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