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Antique Victorian Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
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Antique Victorian Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle having a copper swing handle and supporting handle both with wooden turned supports, the body having the classic 'helmet' shape standing on a circular reeded plinth base. Lovely colour and original condition consistent with age and use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle to the 1860s.

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SA1179482
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PS2-26
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Description
Antique Victorian Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle having a copper swing handle and supporting handle both with wooden turned supports, the body having the classic 'helmet' shape standing on a circular reeded plinth base. Lovely colour and original condition consistent with age and use.
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179482
Dealers Internal Ref
PS2-26
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An antique Victorian copper coal scuttle featuring a helmet-shaped body, a stepped pedestal base, and a hinged overhead handle with a wooden grip.
Antique Victorian Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
Ref: SA1179482
An antique Victorian copper coal scuttle featuring a helmet-shaped body, a stepped pedestal base, and a hinged overhead handle with a wooden grip.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass, Wood
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHelmet-shaped spout, Pedestal base, Hinged overhead handle, Turned wooden grip
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian fireside accessory is an antique helmet-shaped copper coal scuttle originating from around 1860, designed in an English country house style. The piece comprises a warm copper body with a contrasting dark interior, mounted on a circular reeded pedestal base with stepped mouldings. Hardware includes brass hinges, a swing overhead handle with a turned wooden grip, and a rear supporting handle fitted with a turned wooden support. Visible details encompass a flared spout, smooth metallic surfaces, and authentic signs of age and use consistent with a vintage hearth utensil. Practical dimensions measure 35 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. In a modern interior, this functional storage vessel sits beside an active fireplace hearth or decorative stove in a living room, study, or hallway. The item holds coal, logs, or kindling while serving as a traditional focal point for hearth accessories. Maintenance involves simple dusting and polishing to preserve the metal finish. The classic silhouette and mixed materials integrate smoothly with both period rooms and contemporary spaces seeking traditional character.

FAQs

A helmet coal scuttle is a fireside vessel designed during the nineteenth century, featuring a rolled rim resembling an inverted helmet to easily scoop and contain coal beside a hearth.

Traditional coal scuttles were constructed primarily from sheet copper, brass, or iron, often assembled with riveted joints, turned wooden handles, and cast fittings.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature hand-riveted seams, natural surface oxidisation, turned wooden or turned bone grips, and heavy-gauge copper construction rather than lightweight modern metals.

In contemporary spaces, a copper coal scuttle can be placed on a fireplace hearth to store small logs or kindling, or repurposed as an indoor planter.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft cloth and preserve the natural patina using microcrystalline wax, avoiding abrasive metal cleaners that strip historical finishes.
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