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Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880
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Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Coal Helmet Bucket.

A lovely original coal bucket, ideal for open fires.

We bring to you this excellent condition antique Victorian (circa 1880's) helmet shaped coal bucket ideal for any period property.

This beautiful hammer finished coal bucket features a large pivoting carry handle with shaped hinges either side and a smaller carry handle to the rear. This helmet bucket is ideal for neat mess-free storage of coal or kindling. The bucket looks amazing with its beautiful highly polished brass finish perfect for any period home or even as a stand out piece in a contemporary theme. We have restored this item by carefully cleaning and highly polishing to bring out the natural brass colour and shine

Please note: This item is in very good condition for its age but will have the odd blemish here and there, as expected with an item of this age. However, we feel that these points are which adds to the charm of the item with it being an antique..

Also note; Items placed on or around this item are not included in the sale

Dimensions

Overall Height not including handle: 335mm

Height with handle up: 470mm

Width: 300mm

Length: 410mm

Price includes free UK delivery on our website.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA959233
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Description
Antique Victorian Coal Helmet Bucket.

A lovely original coal bucket, ideal for open fires.

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We bring to you this excellent condition antique Victorian (circa 1880's) helmet shaped coal bucket ideal for any period property.
Lincoln Restorations
fig 1. A Victorian hand-hammered brass helmet-shaped coal scuttle featuring a top swing handle, rear loop handle, and a round pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

This beautiful hammer finished coal bucket features a large pivoting carry handle with shaped hinges either side and a smaller carry handle to the rear. This helmet bucket is ideal for neat mess-free storage of coal or kindling. The bucket looks amazing with its beautiful highly polished brass finish perfect for any period home or even as a stand out piece in a contemporary theme. We have restored this item by carefully cleaning and highly polishing to bring out the natural brass colour and shine

fig 2. A Victorian hand-hammered brass helmet-shaped coal scuttle featuring a top swing handle, rear loop handle, and a round pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

Please note: This item is in very good condition for its age but will have the odd blemish here and there, as expected with an item of this age. However, we feel that these points are which adds to the charm of the item with it being an antique..

fig 3. A Victorian hand-hammered brass helmet-shaped coal scuttle featuring a top swing handle, rear loop handle, and a round pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

Also note; Items placed on or around this item are not included in the sale

Dimensions

Overall Height not including handle: 335mm

Height with handle up: 470mm

Width: 300mm

Length: 410mm

Price includes free UK delivery on our website.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA959233
Lincoln Restorations
Lincoln Restorations
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021

Specialist antique furniture and safe restorers. - to buy from US, please visit our website and search for the item number (numbers only) -

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Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

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Crestacre
Barracks lane
Walsall wood
West Midlands
WS9 9DL
United Kingdom
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A Victorian hand-hammered brass helmet-shaped coal scuttle featuring a top swing handle, rear loop handle, and a round pedestal base.
Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880
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A helmet coal scuttle is a traditional fireside container shaped similarly to an inverted military helmet, designed with a wide flared lip to make scooping or pouring coal directly into a fireplace easier. Popularised during the 19th century, these vessels served as both functional fuel stores and decorative hearth adornments in Victorian households.

Victorian coal scuttles were typically hand-crafted from sheet brass or copper, often featuring hand-hammered repousse textures to add structural strength and visual detail. Component parts, such as the curved overhead swing handle, rear lifting loop, and circular pedestal base, were joined using solid metal rivets or brazed seams.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit signs of hand construction, including hand-set copper or brass rivets, uneven hammer marks, and minor asymmetry in the metalwork. Authentic items also demonstrate natural surface patination or oxidisation within crevices, alongside noticeable wear on the underside of the base where it rested on hearth surfaces.

In modern living spaces, a Victorian brass scuttle can be positioned beside a fireplace or wood-burning stove to store kindling, dried logs, or fire lighters. Alternatively, it can be repurposed as an accent planter for indoor greenery or placed in a hallway as a unique umbrella and stick holder.

To preserve the finish, dust the brass regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. If a bright shine is desired, apply a non-abrasive metal polish sparingly, though leaving the natural aged patina intact is often preferred to maintain historical character and surface integrity.
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