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Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle
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Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle

A 20th Century Replica of a steam drawn coal Wagon, this is hand made piece, it is made in Heavy iron, it has hand forged wheels and towing mechanism, the top edge of the box as faded Gold rim and I would think was made as a fireside Coal Box

Great little thing, very attractive and heavy but it is on wheels so easy to use

The Coal Box is 17” high, 19” long and 16” wide

NR72

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Wrought Iron Coal Scuttle to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1047181
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Description
Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle

A 20th Century Replica of a steam drawn coal Wagon, this is hand made piece, it is made in Heavy iron, it has hand forged wheels and towing mechanism, the top edge of the box as faded Gold rim and I would think was made as a fireside Coal Box

Great little thing, very attractive and heavy but it is on wheels so easy to use

The Coal Box is 17” high, 19” long and 16” wide

NR72

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Wrought Iron Coal Scuttle to the 1920s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1047181
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NR72
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A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle.
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Archive I A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle.

Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle

Archive II A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle. View II
Archive III A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle. View III
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A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle.
Great Little Blacksmith Made Coal Wagon, Coal Scuttle
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A dark iron coal scuttle shaped like a miniature wagon with four spoked wheels and a rear handle.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Utilitarian
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsSpoked wheels, Rolled rim, Tapered hopper body, Side handle
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This blacksmith-made coal wagon from the 20th century functions as a practical fireside accessory in an industrial utilitarian style. The piece is constructed from heavy wrought and cast iron with a dark grey finish, featuring a tapered hopper body, a rolled rim with a faded gold-coloured edge, a side handle, and four hand-forged spoked wheels. Measuring 44 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, the sturdy coal scuttle is compact enough to sit neatly beside a fireplace hearth. Designed for everyday utility, the wheeled container transports fuel easily across the floor while maintaining a traditional industrial loft aesthetic. The heavy metal construction and rolling mechanism provide both durability and convenience for hearthside storage. Placed beside an active fireplace or woodburning stove, the miniature wagon accommodates coal or logs while adding a functional utilitarian accent to the living space.

FAQs

During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, coal scuttles were essential hearth accessories crafted by local blacksmiths to transport and store solid fuel near domestic stoves and fireplaces.

Traditional coal scuttles and wagons were primarily forged from heavy-gauge sheet iron, wrought iron, or cast iron to withstand high temperatures and daily wear.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-riveted joints, hand-forged spoked wheels, irregular hand-bent metal edges, and natural patination or oxidisation on the metal surfaces.

A metal coal wagon functions well beside a contemporary log burner or open hearth as a container for fire wood, kindling, or rolled newspapers.

Maintain ironwork by keeping it dry, dusting it regularly with a soft cloth, and applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax or black grate polish to prevent rust formation.
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